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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Heshy — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Hesham|Hesler
HebrewBoy→ Stable

Heshy

HESH-ee · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12918 in 2023

Peak: #8554 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12918 in 2023

Peak: #8554 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212023

Rank #12918 · Falling since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Heshy scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HebrewYiddishReligiousJewishVintage2-syllableNickname formAshkenaziTraditionalBoy
Character
thoughtful devotionstrong integrityquiet confidencedeep wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Heshy is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Heshy at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Heshel, from Hebrew Yechezkel meaning 'God strengthens'. Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
Language root:Hebrew · Yiddish
Peak rank:#8554 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Heshy Rubinstein
Jewish educator and community figure
Similar Sound
HershelHershEzra◈Asher◈Eli◈
Similar Style
MoisheYankelTevyeMendelShlomo
Works well with
RivkaMiriamLeahChanaShmuelDovid
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Heshy · Overview
Summary

Heshy is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Vintage character
Heshy carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
heshy.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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