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Herschel

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Herschel was most popular in 1921, when 277 American babies were given the name — ranking #765 that year. In 2025 it ranked #7,270, with 34 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 10,674 people named Herschel.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#765
Births that year277
Total since 188010,674

Herschel over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Herschel’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org