Hershel

Hershel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 47 boys in the United States.

Hershel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Hershel

Hershel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Hershel first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #391 in 1932, and in 2024 47 babies received the name — 10,279 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hershel in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#391 in 1932
Peak year
1924
Babies named Hershel in 2024
47
Total since 1880
10,279

Hershel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#2837 in 2009
Babies named Hershel in 2025
3
Total since 1996
55

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hershel mean?

The meaning of Hershel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Hershel a boy or girl name?

Hershel is a boy name. In 2024, 47 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hershel?

Hershel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Hershel?

Hershel first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #391 in 1932, and 47 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].