Hershel
Meaning
deer, Yiddish form from German Hirsch
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Hershel peaked in the 1910s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Hershel
People given the name Hershel in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 2009. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Hershel deep dive
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