Hershel
boy name#2676 in 2025Hershel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #391 in 1932, ranks #2676 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2676
rank today
#391
peak (1932)
48
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #799 |
| 1890s | #806 |
| 1900s | #515 |
| 1910s | #480 |
| 1920s | #422 |
| 1930s | #429 |
| 1940s | #528 |
| 1950s | #738 |
| 1960s | #936 |
| 1970s | #1380 |
| 1980s | #1948 |
| 1990s | #2875 |
| 2000s | #2947 |
| 2010s | #3032 |
| 2020s | #2861 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hershel has been most popular in NY.
Living bearers
About 4,200 people named Hershel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hershel alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hershel in 2025?
- Hershel ranks #2676 among US boy names in 2025, with 48 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hershel most popular?
- Hershel peaked in 1932, reaching #391 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hershel with classmates?
- Hershel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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