boy's name
Het
HET
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 77
Het is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2009.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Het Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Het?
In 2024, Het was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Het Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Het
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Het Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Het over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Het
- Pronunciation HET
Sibling Names for Het
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Het — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Het
How popular is the name Het?
In 2024, Het was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Het a girl's or a boy's name?
Het is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Het?
Het has 1 syllable.
When was Het most popular?
Het peaked in 2010, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Het a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Het currently ranks #13,806 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.