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Heir

Heir is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Heir?

Recorded births named Heir by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	72 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Heir's popularity over time

Babies named Heir per year — United States (2019–2025). United States peaked in 2020 (13/yr).

When was Heir popular?

Heir reached its peak in 2020, when it was the #13973 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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