Total births
1,094
Boys' name · since 1913
Herbie
Herbie has 1,094 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1959 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,094
- total births
- 1913–2007
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Herbie sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,094 recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Herbie recorded 1,094 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2007.
- 1,094 total births
- 1913–2007 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,094 boys have been named Herbie since 1913, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,094
- total births
- 1913–2007
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Herbie was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
45 babies were named Herbie in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Herbie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Herbie splits its recorded history at 1956: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1959 peak of 45 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Herbie at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Herbie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2007
- Peak year (1959)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
Herbie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Herbie's strongest decade.
261 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Herbie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 14
1910s
14 births
- 1920s 50
1920s
50 births
- 1930s
1930s
155 births
- 1940s
1940s
199 births
- 1950s
1950s
223 births
- 1960s
1960s
261 births
- 1970s
1970s
120 births
- 1980s 55
1980s
55 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 261 births (24% of all-time use).
How Herbie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Herbie's total volume
Herbie vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Herbie by state
Where Herbie concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 26 | 2.4% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Herbie's total US births 2.4%
Even split
26 of 1,094 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Herbie? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 1,094 babies named Herbie. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1959, with 45 births.
When was Herbie most popular? ▼
Herbie was most popular in the 1960s decade with 261 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
Where is Herbie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Herbie are Texas (26 births), California (11 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Herbie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Herbie since 1913 -- 95 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Herbie? ▼
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 Herbie's data
- Herbie's decade-level peak was the 1960s (261 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Herbies (26 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 Herbie
Nearby Names Like Herbie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Herbie
Herbert Boy
#2444 228,266 births
Herman Boy
#2637 135,977 births
Herschel Boy
#4892 10,674 births
Hershel Boy
#2675 10,329 births
Heriberto Boy
#2531 10,266 births
Compare Herbie side by side: Herbie vs Herbert Herbie vs Herman Herbie vs Herschel
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, 1913–2007 (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. "Herbie: Baby Name Since 1913 - 1,094 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/herbie. 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 Herbie 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.