Total births
26
Boys' name · since 1920
Herschal
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Herschal, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1920–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
Herschal sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 26 recorded since 1920.
Social Security Administration records show Herschal recorded 26 times among boys since 1920, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1935.
- 26 total births
- 1920–1935 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 81% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 boys have been named Herschal since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1935.
- 26
- total births
- 1920–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
81% of everyone ever named Herschal was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
6 babies were named Herschal in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Herschal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Herschal splits its recorded history at 1926: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1920 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1928 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Herschal at a glance
Last recorded 1935Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Herschal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1935
- Peak year (1928)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Herschal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Herschal's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 81% of all-time use.
Herschal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
21 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 21 births (81% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Herschal? ▼
26 babies have been named Herschal since 1920. It was last recorded in 1935. The peak year was 1928 with 6 births.
When was Herschal most popular? ▼
Herschal was most popular in the 1920s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
How long has the name Herschal been used? ▼
Records for Herschal go back to 1920, giving 16 years of history through 1935.
What names are similar to Herschal? ▼
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 Herschal's data
- Herschal's decade-level peak was the 1920s (21 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 Herschal
Nearby Names Like Herschal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Herschal
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Herman Boy
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Herschel Boy
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Hershel Boy
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Heriberto Boy
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Compare Herschal side by side: Herschal vs Herbert Herschal vs Herman Herschal 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, 1920–1935 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Herschal: Baby Name Since 1920 - 26 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/herschal. 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 Herschal 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.