Total births
123
Girls' name · since 1917
Hebe
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 123 babies named Hebe, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 123
- total births
- 1917–2022
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- born in that decade
Hebe sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 123 recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Hebe recorded 123 times among girls since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2022.
- 123 total births
- 1917–2022 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
123 girls have been named Hebe since 1917, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2022.
- 123
- total births
- 1917–2022
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
80% of everyone ever named Hebe was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
19 babies were named Hebe in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
Hebe's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hebe's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hebe at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2016
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Hebe popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2022
- Peak year (2016)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Hebe by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hebe's strongest decade.
99 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 80% of all-time use.
Hebe births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
- 2010s
2010s
99 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 99 births (80% of all-time use).
Hebe by state
Where Hebe concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 26 | 21.1% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 4.1% |
New York share of Hebe's total US births 21.1%
Even split
26 of 123 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hebe? ▼
Since 1917, Social Security records show 123 babies named Hebe. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 19 births.
When was Hebe most popular? ▼
Hebe was most popular in the 2010s decade with 99 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Hebe most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hebe are New York (26 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Hebe been used? ▼
Hebe has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 106 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Hebe? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Heba, Hebah, Hebron. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hebe's data
- Hebe's decade-level peak was the 2010s (99 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Hebes (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Hebe
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1917–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hebe: Baby Name Since 1917 - 123 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hebe. 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 Hebe 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 June 2026.