How Many People Are Named Heston?
Complete statistics for the name Heston: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Heston, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,483 people in the US, making up 1 in 222,480 Americans. The majority of Hestons are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 1,553 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Heston Through the Generations
Heston has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 78 births. Today, the average Heston is 20 years old, with 1,240 under-30s compared to 260 aged 30-60 and 53 over-60. This distribution underscores its status as a genuinely modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Heston's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Heston
How Many People Have the Name Heston?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,712 people in the United States currently share the name Heston. That works out to roughly 1 in every 122,216 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Heston a Common or Rare Name?
Heston 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 Heston Mean?
Heston means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Heston in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Heston Most Popular?
The name Heston reached peak popularity in 2016, with 78 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 Heston?
Approximately 2,712 people named Heston live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,712. That works out to roughly 1 in 122,216 Americans.
Is Heston a rare name?
Heston is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 122,216 Americans has this name.
What does the name Heston mean?
Heston means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Heston more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Heston are male and 0% are female.
When was Heston most popular?
Heston peaked in 2016 with 78 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.