How Many People Are Named Herschel?
10,640
people in the United States are named Herschel
1 in 31,484 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#2653
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0032%
Of US population
Peak Year
1921
277 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Yiddish, American
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Variant of HERSHEL.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 84.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Indiana
742
Texas
698
Illinois
692
Georgia
679
Missouri
522
Kentucky
481
Tennessee
448
Ohio
394
Alabama
313
Arkansas
258
💡 Fun Facts About "Herschel"
- 20 babies were named Herschel in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Indiana
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