Herson

Herson - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Herson at a glance

Herson is ranked #3612 among boy baby names in 2007, with 6 births in 2007. It peaked in 2000 at #2608 and first appeared on the charts in 1991.

Rank in 2007
#3612
Births in 2007
6
Peak year
2000 (#2608)
First appeared
1991
Trend
#3184 in 2002 → #3612 in 2007 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 305,816 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (2 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Herson appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #3235. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Herson and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Herson? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Herson. The baby boy name Herson was given to 6 baby boys in 2007, ranking #3612 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 305,816 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Herson peaked in popularity 26 years ago in 2000 on position 2608.



Famous with this name

Herson Capri
Grant Herson
Steve Herson


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Rating: 5.0/5 (2 recent votes)


Herson is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Herson is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,382 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,382.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Herson is where you live.


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Herson origin and meaning

Herson is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Herson, pop culture references for the name Herson and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Herson

We've found the following names that sound similar to Herson, sorted by popularity.

Harrison / Harshaan /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20073612
20062618
20043487
20033702
20023184
20002608
19962903
19943321
19913235

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2382

Even more about Herson


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Herson a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Herson?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
2000
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Herson
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 305,816
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1991
2007 births +6

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