How Many People Are Named Heer?
Complete statistics for the name Heer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Heer is a very rare female name, with only 252 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,308,242 Americans. The majority of people named Heer are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 254 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Heer Through the Generations
Heer has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 21 births. Today, there are 252 individuals named Heer in the United States, with the average age being 11 years old. This indicates that the name is predominantly used by younger parents, contributing to its modern appeal. Among those named Heer, 254 are under 30, while none are aged between 30 and 60 or over 60, highlighting its status as a genuinely contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Heer's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Heer
How Many People Have the Name Heer?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,982 people in the United States currently share the name Heer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 167,230 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Heer a Common or Rare Name?
Heer is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Heer Mean?
Heer means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Heer in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Heer Most Popular?
The name Heer reached peak popularity in 2015, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Heer?
Approximately 1,982 people named Heer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,982. That works out to roughly 1 in 167,230 Americans.
Is Heer a rare name?
Heer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 167,230 Americans has this name.
What does the name Heer mean?
Heer means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Heer more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Heer are male and 100% are female.
When was Heer most popular?
Heer peaked in 2015 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.