Hersh
boy name#2833 in 2025Hersh entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #2755 in 2002, ranks #2833 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
#2833
rank today
#2755
peak (2002)
44
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3037 |
| 1960s | #3337 |
| 1970s | #5346 |
| 1980s | #4708 |
| 1990s | #4949 |
| 2000s | #4263 |
| 2010s | #4172 |
| 2020s | #3308 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hersh has been most popular in NY.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Hersh are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hersh alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hersh in 2025?
- Hersh ranks #2833 among US boy names in 2025, with 44 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hersh most popular?
- Hersh peaked in 2002, reaching #2755 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hersh with classmates?
- Hersh will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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