Total births
1,125
Boys' name · since 1880
Hervey
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,125 babies named Hervey, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,125
- total births
- 1880–2017
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Hervey sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,125 recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hervey has been recorded 1,125 times among boys since 1880, 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 1880 to 2017.
- 1,125 total births
- 1880–2017 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,125 boys have been named Hervey since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2017.
- 1,125
- total births
- 1880–2017
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Hervey was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
30 babies were named Hervey in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Hervey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hervey's SSA record in two at 1948 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1884, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hervey at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Hervey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2017
- Peak year (1917)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 138 years of records
Hervey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hervey's strongest decade.
228 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Hervey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 29
1880s
29 births
- 1890s 29
1890s
29 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
170 births
- 1920s
1920s
228 births
- 1930s
1930s
159 births
- 1940s
1940s
149 births
- 1950s 91
1950s
91 births
- 1960s 63
1960s
63 births
- 1970s 39
1970s
39 births
- 1980s 53
1980s
53 births
- 1990s 46
1990s
46 births
- 2000s 47
2000s
47 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 228 births (20% of all-time use).
How Hervey 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 Hervey's total volume
Hervey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hervey by state
Where Hervey concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 38 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 32 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 10 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Hervey's total US births 3.4%
Even split
38 of 1,125 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hervey? ▼
1,125 babies have been named Hervey since 1880. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1917 with 30 births.
When was Hervey most popular? ▼
Hervey was most popular in the 1920s decade with 228 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Hervey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hervey are Texas (38 births), Massachusetts (32 births), Indiana (10 births).
How long has the name Hervey been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hervey since 1880 -- 138 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Hervey? ▼
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 Hervey's data
- Hervey's decade-level peak was the 1920s (228 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Herveys (38 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 Hervey
Nearby Names Like Hervey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hervey
Herbert Boy
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Herman Boy
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Herschel Boy
#4892 10,674 births
Hershel Boy
#2675 10,329 births
Heriberto Boy
#2531 10,266 births
Compare Hervey side by side: Hervey vs Herbert Hervey vs Herman Hervey 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, 1880–2017 (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. "Hervey: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,125 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hervey. 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 Hervey 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.