Total births
38
Boys' name · since 1915
Hartsell
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 38 babies named Hartsell, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 38
- total births
- 1915–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Hartsell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 38 recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hartsell has been recorded 38 times among boys since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1931.
- 38 total births
- 1915–1931 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
38 boys have been named Hartsell since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1931.
- 38
- total births
- 1915–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Hartsell was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
9 babies were named Hartsell in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Hartsell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hartsell's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hartsell at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Hartsell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1931
- Peak year (1916)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Hartsell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hartsell's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Hartsell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
14 births
- 1920s
1920s
19 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 19 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hartsell? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 38 babies named Hartsell. The most recent recorded year was 1931. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 9 births.
When was Hartsell most popular? ▼
Hartsell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Hartsell been used? ▼
Records for Hartsell go back to 1915, giving 17 years of history through 1931.
What names are similar to Hartsell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Harold, Harry, Harvey, Harrison, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hartsell's data
- Hartsell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (19 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hartsell
Nearby Names Like Hartsell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hartsell
Harold Boy
#988 551,632 births
Harry Boy
#775 423,866 births
Harvey Boy
#245 127,925 births
Harrison Boy
#121 99,138 births
Harley Boy
#1019 40,705 births
Compare Hartsell side by side: Hartsell vs Harold Hartsell vs Harry Hartsell vs Harvey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1931 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hartsell: Baby Name Since 1915 - 38 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hartsell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hartsell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.