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Herb

Herb: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /hɜː(ɹ)b/

Meaning and origin of Herb

  • A diminutive of the male given name Herbert.

How popular is Herb?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#791peak rank (1941)
2,007babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,007 boys in the U.S. have been named Herb. Its highest rank for boys was #791 in 1941. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Herb FAQ

What does the name Herb mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Herbert.

How popular is the name Herb?

Since 1880, 2,007 boys in the U.S. have been named Herb. Its highest rank for boys was #791 in 1941. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Herb a boy or girl name?

Herb is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,007 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.