Total births
272
Boys' name · since 1918
Heraclio
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 272 babies named Heraclio, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 272
- total births
- 1918–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Heraclio sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 272 recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Heraclio recorded 272 times among boys since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2013.
- 272 total births
- 1918–2013 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
272 boys have been named Heraclio since 1918, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2013.
- 272
- total births
- 1918–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Heraclio was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
14 babies were named Heraclio in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Heraclio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Heraclio's full recorded timeline at 1984, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1918, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1993 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Heraclio at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Heraclio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2013
- Peak year (1993)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 96 years of records
Heraclio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Heraclio's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Heraclio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 11
1920s
11 births
- 1930s 10
1930s
10 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s
1970s
41 births
- 1980s
1980s
65 births
- 1990s
1990s
49 births
- 2000s
2000s
51 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 65 births (24% of all-time use).
Heraclio by state
Where Heraclio concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 35 | 12.9% |
| #2 | California | | 18 | 6.6% |
Texas share of Heraclio's total US births 12.9%
Even split
35 of 272 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Heraclio? ▼
Heraclio has been given to 272 babies in the U.S. since 1918, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 14 babies were born in 1993, its single highest year.
When was Heraclio most popular? ▼
Heraclio was most popular in the 1980s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Heraclio most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Heraclio are Texas (35 births), California (18 births).
How long has the name Heraclio been used? ▼
Records for Heraclio go back to 1918, giving 96 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Heraclio? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Herbert, Herman, Herschel, Hershel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Heraclio's data
- Heraclio's decade-level peak was the 1980s (65 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Heraclios (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Heraclio
Nearby Names Like Heraclio
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Heraclio
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Hershel Boy
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Compare Heraclio side by side: Heraclio vs Herbert Heraclio vs Herman Heraclio vs Herschel
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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, 1918–2013 (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. "Heraclio: Baby Name Since 1918 - 272 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/heraclio. 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 Heraclio 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.