Boy · #9,912 in 2026

Herold

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

Current Rank

#9,912

Peak Rank

#1,460 (1923)

Total Babies

618

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1894

First Year

1999

Last Year

1923

Peak Year

#1460

Peak Rank

618

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Herold

Herold first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1894, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 26 Herolds were born — ranking #1,460 that year. As of 2026, Herold ranks #9,912 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 618 Herolds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s 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 Herold

Phonetically similar names — useful when Herold 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
Harrold
Harald
Hareld
Wereld
Herod
Harrell
Heralds
Harrod
Harod
Harel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Herold

What does the name Herold mean?

Herold is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1894. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Herold in 2026?

In 2026, Herold ranks #9,912 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Herold most popular?

Herold reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #1,460 that year with 26 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Herold a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Herold?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Herold include Manson, Encarnacion, Milfred. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Herold

Herold is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1894 and has accumulated 618 births in the dataset. Herold's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #1,460. Use the chart and map above to compare Herold'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.