Hervey
Pronunciation: [ h-erv-AY ]
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Hervey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 356 babies have been named Hervey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hervey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,703 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,703
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Hervey
Hervey is a boy name .
Hervey is currently ranked #19,703 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hervey include Her, Herv, Hervy, Hervie, Hey, Heie, and Herkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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