Heston

Heston - A very unique male name

Heston appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #2364. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Heston and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Heston? 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 Heston. The baby boy name Heston was given to 18 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2537 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 81,460 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Heston peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 1973.

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Heston is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Heston is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #743 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,436.

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 Heston is where you live.

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Heston origin and meaning

English — transferred surname

Uncertain — a transferred English surname and place name, usually read as an enclosure or settlement name, though not securely documented

Heston is a London place name turned surname, familiar as a first name chiefly because of Charlton Heston — who was born John Charles Carter and took Heston, his mother's maiden name, as a stage surname, so he is an association rather than a given-name bearer and is not listed. The name's own use dates from 1983, in the actor's lifetime of fame. Its place-name meaning is plausible but not secure.

Origin uncertain

Heston is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Heston

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

Houston / Huston / Huxton / Hesston /

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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)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Heston

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 Heston 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 Heston?

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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Pronunciation

HES-ton · /ˈhɛstən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

SurnamePlace name

Why parents choose it

Heston has a solid, surname-style gravity with a classic-Hollywood echo.

Worth knowing

• Almost everyone will think of Charlton Heston; the name has eased down from its 2019 peak