Boy · #3,989 in 2026

Hearl

Name: Popularity of the name Hearl in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hearl, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,989

Peak Rank

#1,639 (1936)

Total Babies

189

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1959

Last Year

1936

Peak Year

#1639

Peak Rank

189

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hearl

Hearl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1936, when 17 Hearls were born — ranking #1,639 that year. As of 2026, Hearl ranks #3,989 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 189 Hearls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hearl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hearl is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hurl
Hirl
Herl
Hrl
Whirl
Worl
Whorl
Wirl
Wurl
Werle
Werl
Her

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hearl

What does the name Hearl mean?

Hearl is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hearl in 2026?

In 2026, Hearl ranks #3,989 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hearl most popular?

Hearl reached its peak popularity in 1936, ranking #1,639 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hearl most popular?

Hearl has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hearl.

Is Hearl a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hearl is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hearl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hearl include Sherley, Harlyn, Veronica. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hearl

Hearl is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 189 births in the dataset. Hearl's peak popularity came in 1936 when it ranked #1,639. Use the chart and map above to compare Hearl's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.