Masculine dossier · first seen 1908
Hercules
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2023
Peak births
30
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Hercules
How many people are named Hercules?
An estimated 677 living Americans are named Hercules.
How rare is Hercules?
Hercules is very rare among babies today, with 20 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 33.3% from its 2023 peak.
How old is the typical Hercules?
The median age of a living American named Hercules is approximately 42 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 66 years old.
Is Hercules still popular?
Yes — Hercules is currently rising in popularity, with 20 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Hercules most common?
Hercules has its strongest geographic signal in South Carolina, where it appears 26.0× more often than the national baseline.
1908Peak 20232025
Peak year
2023
Decline from peak
33.3%
2025
20
All-time
1,320