NAME PROFILE
Hershell
A follower or one who provides divine protection; it describes a person who is inherently helpful, loyal, and carries a quiet, watchful strength.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,847 |
| Gender | Male (23% / 77%) |
| Peak year | 1935 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 1958 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French, German, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage✨ Double Letter
Top States
KY — 34%TN — 21%TX — 18%OK — 15%AL — 13%
Notable People
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Nicknames & Diminutives
AncieAnny
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