Heber
Meaningcompanion · Hebrew
- US rank
- #3,583
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #497 in 1891
31 babies were named Heber in the US in 2025. It has climbed 692 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Heber you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,249 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Heber, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Heber would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHeber first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1891, when it ranked #497. Today it's #3,583, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHeber has climbed 692 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,583. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Heber means “companion”.
About the name Heber
Heber is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “companion”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ber”. US birth records list Heber for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 141 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1891, when it ranked #497 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,583, with 31 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 75 | 13,351 boys |
| 1890s | 89 | 11,270 boys |
| 1900s | 50 | 20,153 boys |
| 1910s | 44 | 22,671 boys |
| 1920s | 32 | 30,960 boys |
| 1930s | 18 | 56,148 boys |
| 1940s | 8.9 | 112,613 boys |
| 1950s | 6.0 | 167,224 boys |
| 1960s | 4.7 | 214,592 boys |
| 1970s | 6.6 | 152,439 boys |
| 1980s | 9.9 | 101,420 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 67,024 boys |
| 2000s | 29 | 34,141 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 46,598 boys |
| 2020s | 18 | 55,762 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Heber
What does the name Heber mean?
Heber means “companion” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Heber?
Heber has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Heber a boy or girl name?
Heber is a boy name.
How popular is the name Heber?
Heber ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 1891 (#497).