NAME PROFILE
Hercules
Derived from the Irish surname Caiside, meaning 'clever' or 'curly-haired.' This name belongs to a person with a sparkling intelligence and a naturally curious spirit that thrives on adventure.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,320 |
| Gender | Male (21% / 79%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1919 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Irish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
SC — 86%CA — 5%MN — 3%TX — 3%NY — 3%
Notable People
Cassidi Hoag (Actress, Shoot the Messenger) · Cassidy Freeman (Actress, Smallville) · Cassidy Gifford (Model and Actress, The Gallows) · Cassidy Hutchinson (Former Assistant and Author, Enough) · Cassidy (Rapper, I'm a Hustla)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CassieCassSadiDee
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