Total births
841
Boys' name · since 1904
Hurshel
Hurshel has 841 recorded births since 1904 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 841
- total births
- 1904–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
841 boys have been named Hurshel since 1904, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hurshel has been recorded 841 times among boys since 1904, 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 1904 to 1987.
- 841 total births
- 1904–1987 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
841 boys have been named Hurshel since 1904, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1987.
- 841
- total births
- 1904–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Hurshel was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
33 babies were named Hurshel in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Hurshel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hurshel's full recorded timeline at 1935, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1904, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hurshel at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1904
Hurshel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–1987
- Peak year (1921)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 84 years of records
Hurshel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hurshel's strongest decade.
254 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Hurshel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 18
1900s
18 births
- 1910s
1910s
168 births
- 1920s
1920s
254 births
- 1930s
1930s
177 births
- 1940s
1940s
133 births
- 1950s 47
1950s
47 births
- 1960s 39
1960s
39 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 254 births (30% of all-time use).
How Hurshel 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 Hurshel's total volume
Hurshel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hurshel by state
Where Hurshel concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 42 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 22 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 16 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 6 | 0.7% |
Kentucky share of Hurshel's total US births 5.0%
Even split
42 of 841 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hurshel? ▼
Since 1904, Social Security records show 841 babies named Hurshel. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 33 births.
When was Hurshel most popular? ▼
Hurshel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 254 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Hurshel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hurshel are Kentucky (42 births), Arkansas (22 births), Tennessee (16 births).
How long has the name Hurshel been used? ▼
Hurshel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1904, spanning 84 years of data through 1987.
What names are similar to Hurshel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hurley, Hurbert, Huriel, Hurman, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hurshel's data
- Hurshel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (254 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Hurshels (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Hurshel
Nearby Names Like Hurshel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hurshel
Hurley Boy
#8324 2,581 births
Hurbert Boy
640 births
Huriel Boy
278 births
Hurman Boy
203 births
Hurshell Boy
131 births
Compare Hurshel side by side: Hurshel vs Hurley Hurshel vs Hurbert Hurshel vs Huriel
Related Names
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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, 1904–1987 (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. "Hurshel: Baby Name Since 1904 - 841 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hurshel. 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 Hurshel 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.