boy's name
Herchel
HER-shul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 454
Herchel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1907.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Herchel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 116 |
| 1930s | 94 |
| 1940s | 76 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Herchel?
In 1991, Herchel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Herchel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Herchel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Herchel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Herchel
- English HER-shul
Sibling Names for Herchel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Herchel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Herchel
How popular is the name Herchel?
In 1991, Herchel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Herchel a girl's or a boy's name?
Herchel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Herchel?
Herchel has 2 syllables.
When was Herchel most popular?
Herchel peaked in 1918, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.