Compare two names
Heron and Hernan side by side: Heron peaked in 2024 and Hernan in 1995; in 2025 they were given to 16 and 72 babies.
Heron and Hernan, year by year
Girls and boys together; Heron solid, Hernan dashed.
| Heron | Hernan | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 16 | 72 |
| Rank 2025 | #5,691 among boys’ names | #2,064 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 702 | 5,230 |
| Peak year | 2024 | 1995 |
| Girls | 2% | 0% |
| Alive, estimated | 620 | 4,980 |
| Median age | 22 | 27 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.