boy's name
Herchell
HUR-shul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 34
Herchell is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1931 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 1921, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Herchell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Herchell?
In 1931, Herchell 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 Herchell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Herchell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Herchell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Herchell
- English HUR-shul
Sibling Names for Herchell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Herchell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Herchell
How popular is the name Herchell?
In 1931, Herchell 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 Herchell a girl's or a boy's name?
Herchell is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Herchell?
Herchell has 2 syllables.
When was Herchell most popular?
Herchell peaked in 1921, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.