How Many People Are Named Herta?

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

Herta
Very Rare
German

Herta, a very rare female name, only 8 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 42,824,663 Americans. The majority of those named Herta are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1931.

~8
Living in US
1 in 42,824,663
Americans
1931
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
German origin, meaning 'protector'
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Protective Resilient
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

127,349
Worldwide Bearers
#8,166
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
81,293
🇦🇹 Austria
32,111
🇧🇷 Brazil
2,627
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,161
🇺🇸 United States
2,024
🇮🇹 Italy
970
🇨🇱 Chile
948
🇱🇻 Latvia
871
🇨🇭 Switzerland
672
🇳🇦 Namibia
443

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
8 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 101
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
87
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 87 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: 1931

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
53
Classic Feel
65
Modern Appeal
35
International
99

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

📜 Herta Through the Generations

Herta's journey through the generations is marked by its rarity and stability. With only 87 recorded births since 1931, it's clear that Herta didn't catch on widely. Its peak year was 1931, when 10 babies were given this name. Today, all but three of the people named Herta are over 60, indicating that it's a name that's largely associated with older generations. its low numbers, Herta remains a stable choice, neither fading nor gaining significant popularity.

✨ Similar Names to Herta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Herta's German roots

📄 About the Name Herta

How Many People Have the Name Herta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8 people in the United States currently share the name Herta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 42,824,663 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Herta a Common or Rare Name?

Herta 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 Herta Mean?

Herta means "German origin, meaning 'protector'" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Herta Most Popular?

The name Herta reached peak popularity in 1931, with 10 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 Herta?

Approximately 8 people named Herta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 87. That works out to roughly 1 in 42,824,663 Americans.

Is Herta a rare name?

Herta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 42,824,663 Americans has this name.

What does the name Herta mean?

Herta means "German origin, meaning 'protector'" and comes from German origins.

Is Herta more male or female?

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

When was Herta most popular?

Herta peaked in 1931 with 10 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 US8
All-Time Births87
1 in X1 in 42,824,663
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age101
Peak Year1931
World Rank#8,166
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.