Total births
197
Boys' name · since 1909
Hersel
197 babies named Hersel in U.S. Social Security records since 1909, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 197
- total births
- 1909–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
197 boys have been named Hersel since 1909, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hersel has been recorded 197 times among boys since 1909, 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 1909 to 1953.
- 197 total births
- 1909–1953 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
197 boys have been named Hersel since 1909, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1953.
- 197
- total births
- 1909–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Hersel was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
16 babies were named Hersel in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Hersel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hersel's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1937, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hersel at a glance
Last recorded 1953Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Hersel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–1953
- Peak year (1921)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Hersel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hersel's strongest decade.
66 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Hersel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
64 births
- 1920s
1920s
66 births
- 1930s
1930s
32 births
- 1940s 18
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 66 births (34% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hersel? ▼
197 babies have been named Hersel since 1909. It was last recorded in 1953. The peak year was 1921 with 16 births.
When was Hersel most popular? ▼
Hersel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 66 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Hersel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hersel since 1909 -- 45 years through the most recent 1953 data.
What names are similar to Hersel? ▼
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 Hersel's data
- Hersel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (66 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1950s -- 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 Hersel
Nearby Names Like Hersel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hersel
Herbert Boy
#2444 228,266 births
Herman Boy
#2637 135,977 births
Herschel Boy
#4892 10,674 births
Hershel Boy
#2675 10,329 births
Heriberto Boy
#2531 10,266 births
Compare Hersel side by side: Hersel vs Herbert Hersel vs Herman Hersel vs Herschel
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, 1909–1953 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hersel: Baby Name Since 1909 - 197 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hersel. 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 Hersel 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.