Heron
Pronunciation: [ h-EHR-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Heron first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 16 babies have been named Heron in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Heron is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,253 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,253
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Heron is also used as a boy name, ranked #4406.
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About the Name Heron
Heron is a girl name .
Is Heron a boy or girl name? Heron is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,253 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,406. Heron is more commonly used as a boy name.
Heron is currently ranked #47,253 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Heron include Her, Hey, Heie, and Herkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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