Total births
13
Boys' name · since 1928
Hervy
Hervy has 13 recorded births since 1928 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1928 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 13
- total births
- 1928–1954
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
Hervy is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 13 have been recorded since 1928.
Social Security Administration records show Hervy recorded 13 times among boys since 1928, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 1954.
- 13 total births
- 1928–1954 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
13 boys have been named Hervy since 1928, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1954.
- 13
- total births
- 1928–1954
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Hervy was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
8 babies were named Hervy in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Hervy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hervy's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1954, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hervy at a glance
Last recorded 1954Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Hervy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–1954
- Peak year (1928)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Hervy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hervy's strongest decade.
8 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Hervy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
8 births
- 1950s
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 8 births (62% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hervy? ▼
Since 1928, Social Security records show 13 babies named Hervy. The most recent recorded year was 1954. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 8 births.
When was Hervy most popular? ▼
Hervy was most popular in the 1920s decade with 8 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
How long has the name Hervy been used? ▼
Records for Hervy go back to 1928, giving 27 years of history through 1954.
What names are similar to Hervy? ▼
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 Hervy's data
- Hervy's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (8 total births) through the 1950s (5) -- 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 Hervy
Nearby Names Like Hervy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hervy
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Hershel Boy
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Compare Hervy side by side: Hervy vs Herbert Hervy vs Herman Hervy vs Herschel
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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, 1928–1954 (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. "Hervy: Baby Name Since 1928 - 13 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hervy. 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 Hervy 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.