Hero Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
75% Masculine / 25% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Hero means 'hero' or 'warrior'.
Meaning of the Name Hero
Hero is a unisex name of English origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'heros' which means 'hero' or 'warrior'. In Greek mythology, Hero was a priestess of Aphrodite who was loved by Leander. The name Hero symbolizes bravery, courage, and strength. It has a strong and empowering meaning.
Popularity of the Name Hero
The popularity for the name Hero peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 70 births, which ranked number 4,574 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Hero had the most female births in 2016 with 22, which ranked number 5,793 out of 18,860 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 70, which ranked number 2,075 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Hero has increased sharply over the last ten years from 27 births to 81 births, an increase of 200.00%. Among males, Hero has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 68 births, an increase of 257.89%. Among females, Hero has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 13 births, an increase of 62.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hero
- 20 Year Trend of Hero: 1057.14%
- 10 Year Trend of Hero: 200.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hero: 257.89%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Hero: 62.50%
Popularity of Hero by State
For males, Hero was most popular in Western states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 13 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hero. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 | 1399 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hero
- Total Births of Hero: 90 (11.61%)
- Male Births of Hero: 77 (13.60%)
- Female Births of Hero: 14 (4.97%)
Given the upward trend of Hero over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.61% increase in total births, for a total of 90 births in 2024. Male births for Hero have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 77 male births in 2024, an increase of 13.60%. For Females, births for Hero have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 14 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.97%.