Boy · #3,763 in 2026

Herchell

Name: Popularity of the name Herchell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Herchell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,763

Peak Rank

#3,517 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1931

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#3517

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Herchell

The earliest SSA record of Herchell as a baby boy name dates back to 1916, when 6 babies received it. 1921 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Herchell — #3,517 in the national rankings. About 50% of every Herchell on record arrived during the 1920s, its defining decade. Herchell last appeared in the published SSA data in 1931, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 34 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1910s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Herchell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Herchell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Herschel
Hershel
Herschell
Hurtle
Hertel
Hatchel
Hearsal
Hersal
Hatchell
Hurdle
Churchill
Hirple

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Herchell

What does the name Herchell mean?

Herchell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Herchell in 2026?

In 2026, Herchell ranks #3,763 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Herchell most popular?

Herchell reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #3,517 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Herchell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Herchell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Herchell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Herchell include Idell, Lossie, Benney. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Herchell

Herchell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 34 births in the dataset. Herchell's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #3,517. Use the chart and map above to compare Herchell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.