Total births
34
Boys' name · since 1916
Herchell
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 34 babies named Herchell, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 34
- total births
- 1916–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Herchell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 34 recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Herchell has been recorded 34 times among boys since 1916, 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 1916 to 1931.
- 34 total births
- 1916–1931 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
34 boys have been named Herchell since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1931.
- 34
- total births
- 1916–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Herchell was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
7 babies were named Herchell in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Herchell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Herchell's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Herchell at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Herchell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1931
- Peak year (1921)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Herchell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Herchell's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Herchell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
12 births
- 1920s
1920s
17 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 17 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Herchell? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 34 babies named Herchell. The most recent recorded year was 1931. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 7 births.
When was Herchell most popular? ▼
Herchell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Herchell been used? ▼
Records for Herchell go back to 1916, giving 16 years of history through 1931.
What names are similar to Herchell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Herbert, Herman, Herschel, Hershel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Herchell's data
- Herchell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (17 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 Herchell
Nearby Names Like Herchell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Herchell
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Herschel Boy
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Hershel Boy
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Heriberto Boy
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Compare Herchell side by side: Herchell vs Herbert Herchell vs Herman Herchell vs Herschel
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1916–1931 (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. "Herchell: Baby Name Since 1916 - 34 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/herchell. 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 Herchell 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 July 2026.