How Many People Are Named Hercules?
Complete statistics for the name Hercules: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hercules, derived from Greek mythology, stands out due to its very rare status. Only 708 people in the US today carry this name, making up just 1 in 466,095 Americans. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity in 2023 with 30 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 1,300 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hercules Through the Generations
Hercules has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among newer generations, despite being a name that skews older with 65% of those named Hercules being over 60 years old. The age distribution reveals 260 under-30, 191 aged 30-60, and 849 over 60, indicating a significant shift towards younger adopters while maintaining its traditional appeal among older generations. With an estimated 708 living in the US and a world ranking of 35,036, Hercules remains a unique choice, most commonly found outside the US in Brazil.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hercules's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Hercules
How Many People Have the Name Hercules?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,748 people in the United States currently share the name Hercules. That works out to roughly 1 in every 120,615 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Hercules a Common or Rare Name?
Hercules 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 Hercules Mean?
Hercules means "Strong, brave" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hercules in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Hercules Most Popular?
The name Hercules reached peak popularity in 2023, with 30 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 Hercules?
Approximately 2,748 people named Hercules live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,748. That works out to roughly 1 in 120,615 Americans.
Is Hercules a rare name?
Hercules is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 120,615 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hercules mean?
Hercules means "Strong, brave" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Hercules more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hercules are male and 0% are female.
When was Hercules most popular?
Hercules peaked in 2023 with 30 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.