Boy · #10,556 in 2026

Hersch

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

Hersch is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:Chris Hersch Fred Hersch, jazz pianist Jeanne Hersch, Swiss philosopher Joseph J. Hersch, American politician Liebmann Hersch, Bund leader and professor Michael Hersch Rainer Hersch, British musical comedian

Current Rank

#10,556

Peak Rank

#7,560 (1998)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2001

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#7560

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hersch

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Hersch

Hersch first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 7 Herschs were born — ranking #7,560 that year. As of 2026, Hersch ranks #10,556 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Herschs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Hersch

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

Hersh
Hirsch
Hirsh
Hursh
Hurry
Hurri
Wersh
Hri
Her
Harsh
Hers
Hearse

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hersch

What does the name Hersch mean?

How popular is Hersch in 2026?

In 2026, Hersch ranks #10,556 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hersch most popular?

Hersch reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #7,560 that year with 7 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hersch most popular?

Hersch has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hersch.

Is Hersch a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hersch?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hersch include Orr, Mckenley, Cassel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hersch

Hersch is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Hersch's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #7,560. Use the chart and map above to compare Hersch'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.