boy's name
Hersel
HUR-sul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 197
Hersel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1953 it was given to 6 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 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hersel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 11 |
How Popular Is Hersel?
In 1953, Hersel was given to 6 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 Hersel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hersel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hersel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hersel
- English HUR-sul
Sibling Names for Hersel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hersel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hersel
How popular is the name Hersel?
In 1953, Hersel was given to 6 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 Hersel a girl's or a boy's name?
Hersel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hersel?
Hersel has 2 syllables.
When was Hersel most popular?
Hersel peaked in 1921, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.