Herb
Pronunciation: [ ERB ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Herb first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 845 babies have been named Herb in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Herb is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,794 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,794
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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