Girl · #12,237 in 2026

Hebe

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

Current Rank

#12,237

Peak Rank

#6,398 (2016)

Total Babies

123

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

2022

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#6398

Peak Rank

123

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hebe

Hebe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 19 Hebes were born — ranking #6,398 that year. As of 2026, Hebe ranks #12,237 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 123 Hebes 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

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Names that sound like Hebe

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

Heeb
Hieb
Hub
Heap
Hab
Hob
Heep
Habe
Heb
Hib
Hobb
Hobe

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hebe

What does the name Hebe mean?

Hebe is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hebe in 2026?

In 2026, Hebe ranks #12,237 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Hebe most popular?

Hebe reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #6,398 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

Hebe has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hebe.

Is Hebe a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hebe?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hebe include England, Reigan, Alayza. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hebe

Hebe is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 123 births in the dataset. Hebe's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #6,398. Use the chart and map above to compare Hebe'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.