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Herschel
Herschel is a Hebrew name meaning 'deer' or 'young stag.' It carries connotations of grace and agility. The name has a scholarly and noble feel, often associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to science and the arts.
Key Stats
| Total births | 10,674 |
| Gender | Male (58% / 42%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 23%GA — 22%IN — 20%IL — 18%TN — 17%
Notable People
Herschel Walker (American football player and politician) · William Herschel (Astronomer, discovered Uranus) · Herschel Grynszpan (Political activist) · Herschel Shmoikel Pinchas Jehoram Bialik (Poet and author) · Herschel N. Smith (Physicist and educator)
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