boy's name
Herschell
HUR-shul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 9
- Births on record 1,059
Herschell is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1997 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 1924, when 33 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1897.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Herschell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 173 |
| 1920s | 267 |
| 1930s | 186 |
| 1940s | 150 |
| 1950s | 97 |
| 1960s | 100 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Herschell?
In 1997, Herschell 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 Herschell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Herschell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Herschell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Herschell
- English HUR-shul
Sibling Names for Herschell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Herschell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Herschell
How popular is the name Herschell?
In 1997, Herschell 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 Herschell a girl's or a boy's name?
Herschell is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Herschell?
Herschell has 2 syllables.
When was Herschell most popular?
Herschell peaked in 1924, when 33 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.