How Many People Are Named Herbie?

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

Herbie
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Herbie is a rare name with roots in English surnames, making just 1 in 493,866 Americans named Herbie today. With only 668 people bearing the name, it's a very unique choice. The majority of Herbie's are over 60, showing its strong connection to older generations.

~668
Living in US
1 in 493,866
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Friendly Adventurous Dependable
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader, someone that's intuitive and empathetic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,898
Worldwide Bearers
#134,961
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,551
🇵🇭 Philippines
575
🇬🇧 England
170
🇨🇦 Canada
88
🇯🇲 Jamaica
75
🇿🇦 South Africa
61
🇳🇱 Netherlands
47
🇮🇪 Ireland
36
🇦🇺 Australia
28
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
27

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
668 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
7
Would be under 30 (1%)
252
Would be 30–60 (23%)
835
Would be over 60 (76%)

All 1,094 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: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
59
Modern Appeal
41
International
91

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

📜 Herbie Through the Generations

Herbie, a name that peaked in popularity in 1959 with 45 births, has seen a stable trend since then. Today, there are 668 people named Herbie in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew highlights the name's association with the older generation, as 76% of those named Herbie are over 60. The average age of a person named Herbie is 71, indicating a name that's more traditional than modern.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 26
California 11
New York 11
Alabama 5
Illinois 5

⭐ Famous People Named Herbie

Herbie is a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Herbert, and a nickname.…

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✨ Similar Names to Herbie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Herbie's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Herbie

How Many People Have the Name Herbie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 668 people in the United States currently share the name Herbie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 493,866 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Herbie a Common or Rare Name?

Herbie 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 Herbie Mean?

Herbie means "English surname" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Herbie Most Popular?

The name Herbie reached peak popularity in 1959, with 45 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 Herbie?

Approximately 668 people named Herbie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,094. That works out to roughly 1 in 493,866 Americans.

Is Herbie a rare name?

Herbie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 493,866 Americans has this name.

What does the name Herbie mean?

Herbie means "English surname" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Herbie more male or female?

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

When was Herbie most popular?

Herbie peaked in 1959 with 45 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 US668
All-Time Births1,094
1 in X1 in 493,866
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1959
World Rank#134,961
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.