Boy · #9,948 in 2026

Hershal

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

Current Rank

#9,948

Peak Rank

#1,404 (1918)

Total Babies

647

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

2004

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#1404

Peak Rank

647

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hershal

Hershal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 26 Hershals were born — ranking #1,404 that year. As of 2026, Hershal ranks #9,948 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 647 Hershals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Hershal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hershal 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 Hershal

What does the name Hershal mean?

Hershal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hershal in 2026?

In 2026, Hershal ranks #9,948 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Hershal most popular?

Hershal reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #1,404 that year with 26 babies given the name.

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

Hershal has historically been most popular in Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hershal.

Is Hershal a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hershal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hershal include Ova, Bronislaw, Torao. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hershal

Hershal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 647 births in the dataset. Hershal's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #1,404. Use the chart and map above to compare Hershal'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.