boy's name
Herby
HUR-bee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 654
Herby is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2005 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1929, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1918.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Herby Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 129 |
| 1940s | 118 |
| 1950s | 103 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Herby?
In 2005, Herby was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Herby Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Herby
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Herby Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Herby over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Herby
- English HUR-bee
Sibling Names for Herby
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Herby — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Herby
How popular is the name Herby?
In 2005, Herby was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Herby a girl's or a boy's name?
Herby is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Herby?
Herby has 2 syllables.
When was Herby most popular?
Herby peaked in 1929, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.