Hershel Boy

Popularity: #877 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Hebrew; Yiddish

Meaning

Hebrew: 'deer'; Yiddish: 'little deer'

Historical & Cultural Background

Hershel is derived from the Hebrew name 'Hirsch', which means 'deer'. It has been used in Jewish communities, particularly among Yiddish speakers, as a term of endearment. The name has cultural significance in Eastern European Jewish traditions. It has also been popularized in various forms of literature and media.

Trend Summary

Hershel has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a resurgence in interest in traditional names.

Similar Names

Hirsch, Harlan, Harvey, Hector, Harrison, Hugo, Hendrick

Variants

  • Hersh
  • Hirsch

International Variants

  • Hirsch (German)
  • Herschel (German)

Famous people named Hershel

Hershel Walker is a former American football player and politician known for his athletic achievements and public service.

Hershel Shmoikel Pinchas Yerucham Krustofski, known as Krusty the Clown, is a fictional character from 'The Simpsons' who is a famous television clown.

Hershel Greene is a character from the television series 'The Walking Dead', known for his role as a veterinarian and moral compass for the group.

Hershel Silverman was an American mathematician recognized for his contributions to the field of mathematics.

Fictional characters named Hershel

Hershel Greene is a character in 'The Walking Dead', serving as a wise and compassionate figure.

Hershel is a character in the animated series 'The Simpsons', known for his comedic role as Krusty the Clown.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hershel was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hershel has ranked as high as #695 nationally which occurred in 1924 and has been most popular in Kentucky, New York, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Hershel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hershel (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 29
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18826
18837
18848
18855
18887
18899
18905
18928
18938
18945
18959
189611
18979
189810
18998
190013
190115
190220
190317
190420
190523
190625
190724
190823
190922
191025
191131
191261
191385
191498
1915141
1916153
1917146
1918182
1919206
1920194
1921213
1922202
1923208
1924226
1925180
1926215
1927202
1928181
1929211
1930200
1931172
1932207
1933163
1934161
1935180
1936146
1937177
1938167
1939183
1940154
1941176
1942180
1943138
1944150
1945127
1946131
1947127
1948144
1949113
1950113
1951125
1952125
1953113
1954107
195599
195691
195791
195869
195973
196062
196185
196271
196367
196478
196557
196658
196746
196870
196958
197046
197146
197240
197345
197451
197540
197639
197734
197830
197940
198030
198128
198231
198336
198432
198531
198623
198737
198833
198925
199025
199137
199224
199325
199424
199528
199625
199737
199822
199916
200032
200123
200230
200333
200440
200552
200635
200742
200844
200930
201030
201147
201235
201339
201441
201549
201640
201738
201836
201931
202038
202132
202247
202352
202447