How popular is the name Hersey in 2025?

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

When was the name Hersey most popular?

Hersey peaked in 1912, reaching #1417 among US boy names.

Hersey will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Hersey entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1417 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1417

peak (1912)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Hersey alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Hersey in 2025?: Hersey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Hersey most popular?: Hersey peaked in 1912, reaching #1417 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Hersey with classmates?: Hersey will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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