12,207births recorded
2Countries
2Variants
1919Peak · United States
#2676United States 2025
Hershel is a boy name family recorded 12,207 times in 2 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2676 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1919, at 11.4 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 Hershel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hershel | English | 10,334 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2676 | 1932 | ▲ 10 % |
| Hershel | English | 26 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2009 | – |
| Hershell | English | 1,847 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1933 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Hershel ↔ Hershell — spelling variant
Questions about Hershel
How popular is the name Hershel?
In 2025 it ranked #2676 in the United States. Official registers record 12,207 births across 2 countries.
What is Hershel in other languages?
Hershell (English).
When was Hershel most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1919, at 11.4 births per 100,000.
Is Hershel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hershel is a boy name.