One who inherits a title, rank, or property
Derived from the English word for a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death. It ultimately stems from the Latin 'heres'. As a given name, it functions as a modern status name, similar to King or Prince, suggesting a legacy or significant future.
Less common today
Heir isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,616 in 2020.
A character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda' (specifically referenced in lore) · The Legend of Zelda
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
