Total births
67
Boys' name · since 1915
Hurschel
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 67 babies named Hurschel, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 67
- total births
- 1915–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
67 boys have been named Hurschel since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hurschel has been recorded 67 times among boys since 1915, 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 1915 to 1937.
- 67 total births
- 1915–1937 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
67 boys have been named Hurschel since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1937.
- 67
- total births
- 1915–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Hurschel was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
13 babies were named Hurschel in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Hurschel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hurschel's SSA record in two at 1922 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 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hurschel at a glance
Last recorded 1937Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Hurschel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1937
- Peak year (1921)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Hurschel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hurschel's strongest decade.
38 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Hurschel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
19 births
- 1920s
1920s
38 births
- 1930s 10
1930s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 38 births (57% of all-time use).
Hurschel by state
Where Hurschel concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 5 | 7.5% |
Alabama share of Hurschel's total US births 7.5%
5 of 67 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hurschel? ▼
Hurschel has been given to 67 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1937. 13 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Hurschel most popular? ▼
Hurschel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 38 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Hurschel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hurschel are Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Hurschel been used? ▼
Records for Hurschel go back to 1915, giving 23 years of history through 1937.
What names are similar to Hurschel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hurley, Hurshel, Hurbert, Huriel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hurschel's data
- Hurschel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (38 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Hurschels (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Hurschel
Nearby Names Like Hurschel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hurschel
Hurley Boy
#8324 2,581 births
Hurshel Boy
841 births
Hurbert Boy
640 births
Huriel Boy
278 births
Hurman Boy
203 births
Compare Hurschel side by side: Hurschel vs Hurley Hurschel vs Hurshel Hurschel vs Hurbert
Related Names
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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, 1915–1937 (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. "Hurschel: Baby Name Since 1915 - 67 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hurschel. 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 Hurschel 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.