boy's name
Hershal
HUR-shul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 647
Hershal is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 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 1918, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hershal Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 109 |
| 1920s | 170 |
| 1930s | 125 |
| 1940s | 92 |
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Hershal?
In 2004, Hershal 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 Hershal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hershal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hershal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hershal
- English HUR-shul
Sibling Names for Hershal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hershal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hershal
How popular is the name Hershal?
In 2004, Hershal 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 Hershal a girl's or a boy's name?
Hershal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hershal?
Hershal has 2 syllables.
When was Hershal most popular?
Hershal peaked in 1918, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.