Heston
2025 SSA
About Heston
Heston gained recognition as a first name partly through association with American actor Charlton Heston, famous for his roles in epic films like 'The Ten Commandments' and 'Ben-Hur.' Heston Blumenthal is a chef annd TV personality.
As a given name, Heston has a strong, distinguished quality with its crisp consonants and straightforward pronunciation. The name fits well with the trend of using surnames as first names while maintaining a traditional masculine feel. While not common, Heston has seen increased usage in recent decades, appealing to parents seeking a name that sounds established and dignified.
Pronounced HES-tun.
As of October 2026, Heston ranked #2315 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1892 in 2016.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,216 | 61 | 31.8 |
| 2015 | #2,394 | 54 | 28.2 |
| 2016 | #1,892 | 78 | 41.1 |
| 2017 | #2,361 | 55 | 29.7 |
| 2018 | #2,127 | 66 | 36.3 |
| 2019 | #2,241 | 62 | 34.6 |
| 2020 | #2,482 | 52 | 30.1 |
| 2021 | #2,139 | 67 | 38.3 |
| 2022 | #2,389 | 59 | 33.8 |
| 2023 | #2,371 | 58 | 33.9 |
| 2024 | #2,883 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2025 | #2,315 | 60 | 35.1 |
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