How Many People Are Named Hein?
Complete statistics for the name Hein: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hein is a very rare male name, with only 11 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 30,238,388 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club! The majority of Heins are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 11 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hein Through the Generations
Hein has seen steady usage over the years, peaking in 2014 with 6 births. Today, there are 11 Hein's alive in the US, with an average age of 10. The age distribution shows a strong skew towards younger individuals, with all 11 being under 30, indicating its status as a newer generation name.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hein's German roots
📄 About the Name Hein
How Many People Have the Name Hein?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,306 people in the United States currently share the name Hein. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,934 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Hein a Common or Rare Name?
Hein is classified as 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 Hein Mean?
Hein means "creative variant of Heinrich" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hein in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Hein Most Popular?
The name Hein reached peak popularity in 2014, with 6 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 Hein?
Approximately 12,306 people named Hein live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,306. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,934 Americans.
Is Hein a rare name?
Hein is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,934 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hein mean?
Hein means "creative variant of Heinrich" and comes from German origins.
Is Hein more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hein are male and 0% are female.
When was Hein most popular?
Hein peaked in 2014 with 6 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.