UK name, mostly boys
Hebron
A biblical place name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning "union" or "association".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 6 girls.
Hebron is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Hebron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2010 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Hebron. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hebron ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 boys were registered as Hebron.
- • Hebron is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hebron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 71.4% of Hebron registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Hebron
In England and Wales birth records, Hebron has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 71.4% of registrations are for boys and 28.6% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Hebron registered for boys
- Ranked #4,812 in 2017
- 3 boys registered in 2017
- Peak: 2013 (5 births)
Hebron registered for girls
- Ranked #5,785 in 2016
- 3 girls registered in 2016
- Peak: 2008 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Hebron mean?
The given name Hebron has its origins in ancient Semitic languages. It is derived from the Hebrew word חֶבְרוֹן (Ḥeḇrōn), which means "association" or "friend". The name is closely tied to the biblical city of Hebron, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, located in the southern part of the West Bank.
Hebron is mentioned numerous times in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. It is first referenced in Genesis 13:18 as the place where Abraham pitched his tent and built an altar to worship God. Later, in Genesis 23, Abraham purchased the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron as a burial site for his wife Sarah, making it one of the most sacred sites in Judaism.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hebron can be found in the Book of Numbers, where Hebron is mentioned as one of the cities allotted to the tribe of Judah. The name also appears in the Book of Joshua, where Hebron is described as being given to Caleb, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hebron. One of the most famous was Hebron, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD and was executed for his faith during the Decian persecution. Another influential figure was Hebron, a 4th-century bishop of Edessa, who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in Mesopotamia.
In the medieval period, Hebron was the name of a 12th-century Cistercian monk and abbot of the Vaux de Cernay Abbey in France. He is known for his chronicle of the Albigensian Crusade, a valuable historical source on the conflict between the Catholic Church and the Cathars in southern France.
During the Renaissance, Hebron Levi (1510-1587) was a prominent Jewish scholar and physician from Portugal, known for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and philosophy. Another notable Hebron was Hebron Sprague (1785-1855), an American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Senator from Maine.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Hebron, reflecting its deep roots in ancient Semitic cultures and its enduring legacy across various religious and cultural traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hebron over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Hebron in England and Wales, from 2008 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hebron, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hebron by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hebron was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4156 | 15 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Hebron
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hebron: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hebron in the UK right now?
In 2017, Hebron was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hebron most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Hebron in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hebron?
A biblical place name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning "union" or "association".
How many people are called Hebron in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Hebron across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.