Total births
120
Girls' name · since 1977
Hetal
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 120 babies named Hetal, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 120
- total births
- 1977–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
120 girls have been named Hetal since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hetal has been recorded 120 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1997.
- 120 total births
- 1977–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
120 girls have been named Hetal since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 120
- total births
- 1977–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Hetal was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
12 babies were named Hetal in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Hetal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hetal's full recorded timeline at 1987, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1977, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1984 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hetal at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Hetal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1997
- Peak year (1984)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Hetal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Hetal's strongest decade.
84 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Hetal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
84 births
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 84 births (70% of all-time use).
Hetal by state
Where Hetal concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 8 | 6.7% |
New Jersey share of Hetal's total US births 6.7%
8 of 120 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hetal? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 120 babies named Hetal. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 12 births.
When was Hetal most popular? ▼
Hetal was most popular in the 1980s decade with 84 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Hetal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hetal are New Jersey (8 births).
How long has the name Hetal been used? ▼
Records for Hetal go back to 1977, giving 21 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Hetal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hettie, Hetty, Hether, Hetvi, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hetal's data
- Hetal's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (84 total births) through the 1990s (31) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Hetals (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Hetal
Nearby Names Like Hetal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hetal
Hettie Girl
7,294 births
Hetty Girl
720 births
Hether Girl
364 births
Hetvi Girl
81 births
Hettye Girl
10 births
Compare Hetal side by side: Hetal vs Hettie Hetal vs Hetty Hetal vs Hether
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, 1977–1997 (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. "Hetal: Baby Name Since 1977 - 120 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hetal. 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 Hetal 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.