Total births
647
Boys' name · since 1913
Hershal
Hershal has 647 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 647
- total births
- 1913–2004
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Hershal sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 647 recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Hershal recorded 647 times among boys since 1913, 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 1913 to 2004.
- 647 total births
- 1913–2004 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
647 boys have been named Hershal since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2004.
- 647
- total births
- 1913–2004
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Hershal was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
26 babies were named Hershal in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Hershal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hershal splits its recorded history at 1941: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hershal at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Hershal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2004
- Peak year (1918)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 92 years of records
Hershal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hershal's strongest decade.
170 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Hershal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
109 births
- 1920s
1920s
170 births
- 1930s
1930s
125 births
- 1940s
1940s
92 births
- 1950s
1950s
68 births
- 1960s 30
1960s
30 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 14
1990s
14 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 170 births (26% of all-time use).
How Hershal compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hershal's total volume
Hershal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hershal by state
Where Hershal concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 15 | 2.3% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 12 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Hershal's total US births 2.3%
Even split
15 of 647 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hershal? ▼
647 babies have been named Hershal since 1913. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1918 with 26 births.
When was Hershal most popular? ▼
Hershal was most popular in the 1920s decade with 170 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Hershal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hershal are Texas (15 births), Missouri (12 births), Kentucky (5 births).
How long has the name Hershal been used? ▼
Hershal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 92 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Hershal? ▼
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 Hershal's data
- Hershal's decade-level peak was the 1920s (170 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Hershals (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Hershal
Nearby Names Like Hershal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hershal
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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 Hershal side by side: Hershal vs Herbert Hershal vs Herman Hershal 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, 1913–2004 (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. "Hershal: Baby Name Since 1913 - 647 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hershal. 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 Hershal 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.