Boy · #3,645 in 2026

Herschal

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

Current Rank

#3,645

Peak Rank

#3,697 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

1935

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#3697

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Herschal

Herschal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 6 Herschals were born — ranking #3,697 that year. As of 2026, Herschal ranks #3,645 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Herschals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through 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 Herschal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Herschal 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
Hearsal
Hersal
Pershall
Hurdle
Hershey
Hirple
Hatchel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Herschal

What does the name Herschal mean?

Herschal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Herschal in 2026?

In 2026, Herschal ranks #3,645 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Herschal most popular?

Herschal reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #3,697 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Herschal a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Herschal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Herschal include Mather, Calletano, Ludlow. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Herschal

Herschal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Herschal's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #3,697. Use the chart and map above to compare Herschal'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.