boy's name
Hershell
HUR-shul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,847
Hershell is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1994 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 1920, when 45 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1899.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hershell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 28 |
| 1910s | 185 |
| 1920s | 380 |
| 1930s | 365 |
| 1940s | 330 |
| 1950s | 265 |
| 1960s | 142 |
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Hershell?
In 1994, Hershell 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 Hershell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hershell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hershell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hershell
- English HUR-shul
Sibling Names for Hershell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hershell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hershell
How popular is the name Hershell?
In 1994, Hershell 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 Hershell a girl's or a boy's name?
Hershell is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hershell?
Hershell has 2 syllables.
When was Hershell most popular?
Hershell peaked in 1920, when 45 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.