Boy · #3,886 in 2026

Hearold

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

Current Rank

#3,886

Peak Rank

#3,076 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1927

First Year

1955

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#3076

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hearold

Hearold first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1927, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 8 Hearolds were born — ranking #3,076 that year. As of 2026, Hearold ranks #3,886 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 39 Hearolds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Hearold

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

Herald
Harold
Herold
Harrold
Harald
Hareld
Wereld
Herod
Harrell
Heralds
Harrod
Harod

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hearold

What does the name Hearold mean?

Hearold is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1927. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hearold in 2026?

In 2026, Hearold ranks #3,886 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hearold most popular?

Hearold reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #3,076 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Hearold a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hearold?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hearold include Prospero, Flemming, Seamon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hearold

Hearold is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 39 births in the dataset. Hearold's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #3,076. Use the chart and map above to compare Hearold'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.