How popular is the name Hersel in 2025?

Hersel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Hersel most popular?

Hersel peaked in 1909, reaching #1277 among US boy names.

Hersel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Hersel entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #1277 in 1909, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1277

peak (1909)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Hersel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Hersel alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Hersel in 2025?: Hersel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Hersel most popular?: Hersel peaked in 1909, reaching #1277 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Hersel with classmates?: Hersel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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