Herschel as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Herschel?

We estimate that there are 3,632 people named Herschel who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Herschel is the 1,816th most common for men, and the 4,399th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Herschel?

The average person named Herschel is 54.68 years old.

Is Herschel a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

22 people named Herschel were born in the U.S. in 2022. It was the 4,540th most popular name for boys, and the 9,651st most popular overall.

The popularity of Herschel peaked in 1901, when it was the 277th most popular name for baby boys.

Is Herschel a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Herschel is almost exclusively a male name. The Social Security Administration does not record any females born with the name Herschel.