Hero
Meaninghero · Greek
- US rank
- #2,183
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,079 in 2021
65 babies were named Hero in the US in 2025. It has climbed 140 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2000–2025
US births per million boys, 2004–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hero you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Hero
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 26,247 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hero, 65 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hero would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHero first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #2,079.
- New on the sceneHero wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2004.
- TrendHero has climbed 140 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,183. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Hero means “hero”.
About the name Hero
Hero is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “hero”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ero”. US birth records list Hero for boys from 2004 to 2025, in 22 of those 22 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #2,079 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,183, with 65 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.3 | 303,030 girls |
| 2010s | 6.3 | 158,228 girls |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 207,612 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.2 | 193,548 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 53,107 boys |
| 2020s | 38 | 26,502 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Hero
What does the name Hero mean?
Hero means “hero” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Hero?
Hero has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Hero a boy or girl name?
Hero is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Hero?
Hero ranked #2,183 for US boys in 2025, given to 65 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#2,079).