boy's name
Herold
- Origin German
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 663
Herold is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Herold is a name of German origin.
- Peaked in 1923, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1894.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Herold over time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1910s | 146 |
| 1920s | 177 |
| 1930s | 130 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 15 |
How popular is Herold?
In 1999, Herold was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Herold 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 Herold
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Herold also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Herold over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Herold
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Herold — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Herold
How popular is the name Herold?
In 1999, Herold was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Herold a girl's or a boy's name?
Herold is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Herold?
Herold has 2 syllables.
When was Herold most popular?
Herold peaked in 1923, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.