11,733births recorded
1Countries
2Variants
1912Peak · United States
#3379United States 2025
Herschel is a boy name family recorded 11,733 times in 1 country since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3379 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1912, at 14.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Herschel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herschel | English | 10,674 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3379 | 1912 | ▲ 41 % |
| Herschell | English | 1,059 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1915 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Herschel ↔ Herschell — spelling variant
Questions about Herschel
How popular is the name Herschel?
In 2025 it ranked #3379 in the United States. Official registers record 11,733 births across 1 country.
What is Herschel in other languages?
Herschell (English).
When was Herschel most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1912, at 14.7 births per 100,000.
Is Herschel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Herschel is a boy name.