NAME PROFILE
Hershel
Hershel is a Hebrew name meaning 'deer' or 'young buck.' It reflects qualities of grace, agility, and innocence, often evoking a sense of warmth and affection, making it a beloved name in many Jewish families.
Key Stats
| Total births | 10,334 |
| Gender | Male (69% / 31%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew, Yiddish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
KY — 21%NY — 21%TX — 21%TN — 19%GA — 18%
Notable People
Hershel Walker (Former NFL player and politician) · Hershel Shmoikel Pinchas Yerucham Krustofski (Homer Simpson's Jewish neighbor) · Hershel Tzvi Broido (Notable Jewish educator) · Hershel Ginsburg (Famous American mathematician) · Hershel D. Heller (Noted Jewish author and scholar)
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