Total births
1,140
Boys' name · since 1978
Hershy
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 1,140 babies named Hershy, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2068
- among boys today
- 1,140
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
1,140 babies have been named Hershy since 1978, making it today's #2068 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Hershy recorded 1,140 times among boys since 1978, holding rank #2068 nationally today, ahead of 86% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #2068 among boys today
- 1,140 born since 1978
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Hershy is currently the #2068 boys' name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 1,140 born since 1978, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2068
- among boys today
- 1,140
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Hershy vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2068
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Hershy was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
77 babies were named Hershy in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Hershy compares
1,140 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hershy's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hershy | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,140 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 77 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hershy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hershy's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 77, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hershy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,068
Active since
1978
Hershy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Hershy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hershy's strongest decade.
419 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Hershy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 1990s 86
1990s
86 births
- 2000s
2000s
232 births
- 2010s
2010s
419 births
- 2020s
2020s
383 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 419 births (37% of all-time use).
How Hershy 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 Hershy's total volume
Hershy vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hershy by state
Where Hershy concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 780 | 68.4% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 19 | 1.7% |
New York share of Hershy's total US births 68.4%
Even split
780 of 1,140 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hershy? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 1,140 babies named Hershy. Today it holds rank #2068 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 77 births.
When was Hershy most popular? ▼
Hershy was most popular in the 2010s decade with 419 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Hershy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hershy are New York (780 births), New Jersey (19 births).
How long has the name Hershy been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hershy since 1978 -- 48 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Hershy? ▼
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 Hershy's data
- Hershy's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (419 total births) through the 2020s (383) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Hershys (780 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Hershy
Nearby Names Like Hershy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hershy
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 Hershy side by side: Hershy vs Herbert Hershy vs Herman Hershy 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, 1978–2025 (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. "Hershy: #2068 Boys' Name - 1,140 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hershy. 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 Hershy 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.