Boy · #2,854 in 2026

Hurchel

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

Current Rank

#2,854

Peak Rank

#2,854 (1936)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1936

Last Year

1936

Peak Year

#2854

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hurchel

Hurchel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1936, when 7 Hurchels were born — ranking #2,854 that year. As of 2026, Hurchel ranks #2,854 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 55 Hurchels 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 Hurchel

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

Heckle
Hackle
Huckle
Heckel
Hercule
Hickle
Hackel
Hickel
Herkules
Hackl
Haikal
Hakel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hurchel

What does the name Hurchel mean?

Hurchel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hurchel in 2026?

In 2026, Hurchel ranks #2,854 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Hurchel most popular?

Hurchel reached its peak popularity in 1936, ranking #2,854 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Hurchel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hurchel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hurchel include Clennie, Uyless, Lovely. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hurchel

Hurchel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 55 births in the dataset. Hurchel's peak popularity came in 1936 when it ranked #2,854. Use the chart and map above to compare Hurchel'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.