Total births
30
Boys' name · since 1927
Hearld
Since 1927, U.S. Social Security records show 30 babies named Hearld, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 30
- total births
- 1927–1945
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Hearld is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 30 have been recorded since 1927.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hearld has been recorded 30 times among boys since 1927, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1927 to 1945.
- 30 total births
- 1927–1945 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
30 boys have been named Hearld since 1927, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1945.
- 30
- total births
- 1927–1945
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Hearld was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
10 babies were named Hearld in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Hearld's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hearld splits its recorded history at 1933: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1930 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1927 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hearld at a glance
Last recorded 1945Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Hearld popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–1945
- Peak year (1927)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Hearld by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hearld's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Hearld births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
- 1930s
1930s
10 births
- 1940s
1940s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 10 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hearld? ▼
30 babies have been named Hearld since 1927. It was last recorded in 1945. The peak year was 1927 with 10 births.
When was Hearld most popular? ▼
Hearld was most popular in the 1920s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
How long has the name Hearld been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hearld since 1927 -- 19 years through the most recent 1945 data.
What names are similar to Hearld? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Heath, Heather, Heaven, Hearl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hearld's data
- Hearld's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1940s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hearld
Nearby Names Like Hearld
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hearld
Heath Boy
#853 29,523 births
Heather Boy
1,477 births
Heaven Boy
#5165 443 births
Hearl Boy
189 births
Heaton Boy
79 births
Compare Hearld side by side: Hearld vs Heath Hearld vs Heather Hearld vs Heaven
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1927–1945 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hearld: Baby Name Since 1927 - 30 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hearld. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hearld draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.