boy's name
Heric
ay-REEK (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 100
Heric is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1975 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1960, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1945.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Heric Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Heric?
In 1975, Heric was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Heric
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Heric Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Heric over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Heric
- French ay-REEK
Sibling Names for Heric
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Heric — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Heric
Is Heric a girl's or a boy's name?
Heric is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Heric?
Heric has 2 syllables.
When was Heric most popular?
Heric peaked in 1960, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.