Heir Boy
Origin(s)
English; French
Meaning
one who inherits (English); heir (French)
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'heir' derives from the Old French 'eir', which itself comes from the Latin 'heres', meaning 'heir' or 'inheritor'. The concept of an heir has been significant in various cultures, particularly in relation to property and titles, emphasizing lineage and succession.
Trend Summary
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Variants
- Air
International Variants
- Eir (Old Norse)
- Eyer (German)
Famous people named Heir
Heir Apparent — title for a successor.
Heir to the Throne — title for royal successors.
Fictional characters named Heir
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Heir was first seen in the United States in 2019. Heir has ranked as high as #1347 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has no trending data available at the state level. In the past 5 years the name Heir has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Heir
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 13 |