Hero Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationHEE-roh / /ˈhɪəroʊ/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: 'hero'; English: 'brave one'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek mythology, a hero is often a demigod or a figure of great courage and strength, exemplified by characters like Heracles. The name has also been adopted in English-speaking cultures, where it symbolizes bravery and noble qualities, often used in literature and popular culture.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Hiro
- Heros
International Variants
- Héros (French)
- Ero (Italian)
Famous people named Hero
Hero of Alexandria — ancient engineer and inventor.
Hero Fiennes-Tiffin — actor.
Fictional characters named Hero
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hero was first seen in the United States in 2004. Hero has ranked as high as #1293 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Hero has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hero (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 22 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 69 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 60 |