How Many People Are Named Heiko?

Complete statistics for the name Heiko: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Heiko
Very Rare
German

Heiko means 'home ruler' in German, making it both rare and meaningful with only 20 people named Heiko living in the US today, or 1 in 16,293,191 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2018 with 7 births, showing its status as a modern choice.

~20
Living in US
1 in 16,293,191
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Home ruler
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Dominant Secure Responsible
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

126,023
Worldwide Bearers
#8,232
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
121,449
🇺🇸 United States
724
🇳🇱 Netherlands
668
🇨🇭 Switzerland
536
🇦🇹 Austria
331
🇪🇪 Estonia
280
🇯🇵 Japan
279
🇧🇷 Brazil
172
🇹🇭 Thailand
161
🇿🇦 South Africa
158

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
20 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
7
Would be under 30 (32%)
15
Would be 30–60 (68%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 22 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
27
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Heiko Through the Generations

Heiko, a name that's been around but never caught fire, shows a steady presence in recent years. With just 22 total births since records began, it's clear that Heiko is a niche choice, favored by a select few. Today, most people named Heiko are in their 30s and 40s, with a notable 7 under 30 and none over 60, indicating a younger generation embracing this unique moniker.

⭐ Famous People Named Heiko

Heiko is a traditional given name of Germanic origin. It is the short form of the name Heinrich—cognate of Henry. Heiko is an old name. The first documentary evidence of this name comes from the 13th century. It means "the powerful ruler over the country", the "master of the country" or "the master of the house". and derives from old high German "heima" = "the home, the home country" and old high German "rihhi" = "powerful, rich". The female form is Heike.…

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✨ Similar Names to Heiko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Heiko's German roots

📄 About the Name Heiko

How Many People Have the Name Heiko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20 people in the United States currently share the name Heiko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,293,191 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Heiko a Common or Rare Name?

Heiko 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 Heiko Mean?

Heiko means "home ruler" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Heiko in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Heiko Most Popular?

The name Heiko reached peak popularity in 2018, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Heiko?

Approximately 20 people named Heiko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,293,191 Americans.

Is Heiko a rare name?

Heiko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,293,191 Americans has this name.

What does the name Heiko mean?

Heiko means "home ruler" and comes from German origins.

Is Heiko more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Heiko are male and 0% are female.

When was Heiko most popular?

Heiko peaked in 2018 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US20
All-Time Births22
1 in X1 in 16,293,191
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year2018
World Rank#8,232
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.