boy's name
Herschal
HUR-shul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 26
Herschal is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1935 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 1928, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Herschal Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 21 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Herschal?
In 1935, Herschal 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 Herschal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Herschal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Herschal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Herschal
- English HUR-shul
Sibling Names for Herschal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Herschal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Herschal
How popular is the name Herschal?
In 1935, Herschal 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 Herschal a girl's or a boy's name?
Herschal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Herschal?
Herschal has 2 syllables.
When was Herschal most popular?
Herschal peaked in 1928, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.