Total births
36
Boys' name · since 1971
Heshimu
Heshimu has 36 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1972 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 36
- total births
- 1971–1975
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Heshimu sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 36 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Heshimu recorded 36 times among boys since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1975.
- 36 total births
- 1971–1975 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
36 boys have been named Heshimu since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1975.
- 36
- total births
- 1971–1975
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Heshimu was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
15 babies were named Heshimu in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Heshimu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Heshimu's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Heshimu at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Heshimu popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1975
- Peak year (1972)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Heshimu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Heshimu's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Heshimu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 36 births (100% of all-time use).
Heshimu by state
Where Heshimu concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 13.9% |
California share of Heshimu's total US births 13.9%
5 of 36 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Heshimu? ▼
Heshimu has been given to 36 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1975. 15 babies were born in 1972, its single highest year.
When was Heshimu most popular? ▼
Heshimu was most popular in the 1970s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Heshimu most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Heshimu are California (5 births).
How long has the name Heshimu been used? ▼
Heshimu has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 5 years of data through 1975.
What names are similar to Heshimu? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Heston, Hester, Hesham, Hesston, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Heshimu's data
- California records the most Heshimus (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Heshimu
Nearby Names Like Heshimu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Heshimu
Heston Boy
#2880 1,613 births
Hester Boy
537 births
Hesham Boy
#7909 417 births
Hesston Boy
#4971 410 births
Heshy Boy
52 births
Compare Heshimu side by side: Heshimu vs Heston Heshimu vs Hester Heshimu vs Hesham
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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, 1971–1975 (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. "Heshimu: Baby Name Since 1971 - 36 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/heshimu. 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 Heshimu 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.