How popular is the name Hershey in 2025?

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

When was the name Hershey most popular?

Hershey peaked in 1945, reaching #2393 among US boy names.

Hershey will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Hershey entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2393 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2393

peak (1945)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Hershey alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Hershey in 2025?: Hershey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Hershey most popular?: Hershey peaked in 1945, reaching #2393 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Hershey with classmates?: Hershey will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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