How Many People Are Named Herson?
Complete statistics for the name Herson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Herson is a very rare male name, with only 512 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 644,258 Americans. The majority of Hersons are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 522 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Herson Through the Generations
Herson saw its peak popularity in 2006 with 31 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. As of now, there are 512 individuals named Herson living in the United States, with the average age being 22 years old. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger demographics, with 410 people under 30, 112 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating that Herson is predominantly a name of the new generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Herson's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Herson
How Many People Have the Name Herson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 717 people in the United States currently share the name Herson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 462,272 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Herson a Common or Rare Name?
Herson 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 Herson Mean?
Herson means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Herson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Herson Most Popular?
The name Herson reached peak popularity in 2006, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Herson?
Approximately 717 people named Herson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 717. That works out to roughly 1 in 462,272 Americans.
Is Herson a rare name?
Herson is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 462,272 Americans has this name.
What does the name Herson mean?
Herson means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Herson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Herson are male and 0% are female.
When was Herson most popular?
Herson peaked in 2006 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.