Hershel
2 countries#2676 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hershel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
10,334 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2676 · peaked in 1924 with 226 births
Most common in: Kentucky, New York, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
43 births recorded 2005–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 2009 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
43 births recorded 2005–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hershel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3083 | — |
| 2007 | #2811 | ↑272 |
| 2008 | #2753 | ↑58 |
| 2009 | #3551 | ↓798 |
| 2010 | #3531 | ↑20 |
| 2011 | #2590 | ↑941 |
| 2012 | #3179 | ↓589 |
| 2013 | #2895 | ↑284 |
| 2014 | #2847 | ↑48 |
| 2015 | #2528 | ↑319 |
| 2016 | #2935 | ↓407 |
| 2017 | #3071 | ↓136 |
| 2018 | #3171 | ↓100 |
| 2019 | #3571 | ↓400 |
| 2020 | #3025 | ↑546 |
| 2021 | #3497 | ↓472 |
| 2022 | #2753 | ↑744 |
| 2023 | #2541 | ↑212 |
| 2024 | #2674 | ↓133 |
| 2025 | #2676 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Hershel
Is Hershel a popular name?
Yes — Hershel currently ranks #2676 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hershel more common for boys or girls?
Hershel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hershel most popular?
Hershel peaked in 1924 in United States, with 226 recorded births that year.
Is Hershel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hershel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #909 in 1880 to #2676 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hershel?
At least 10,377 babies have been recorded with the name Hershel across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Hershel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hershel appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Hershel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hershel include Grayden, Isaak, Jahsiah.
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