boy's name
Hurshel
HUR-shul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 841
Hurshel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1987 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 1921, when 33 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1904.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hurshel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 18 |
| 1910s | 168 |
| 1920s | 254 |
| 1930s | 177 |
| 1940s | 133 |
| 1950s | 47 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Hurshel?
In 1987, Hurshel 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 Hurshel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hurshel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hurshel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hurshel
- English HUR-shul
Sibling Names for Hurshel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hurshel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hurshel
How popular is the name Hurshel?
In 1987, Hurshel 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 Hurshel a girl's or a boy's name?
Hurshel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hurshel?
Hurshel has 2 syllables.
When was Hurshel most popular?
Hurshel peaked in 1921, when 33 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.