Hershy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHER-shee / /ˈhɜːrʃi/Yiddish; Hebrew
Meaning
Yiddish: deer; Hebrew: a form of the name Herschel
Historical & Cultural Background
Hershy is a diminutive form of the name Herschel, which has Yiddish and Hebrew roots. It is often associated with Jewish culture and is commonly used in communities where Yiddish is spoken. The name Herschel itself gained prominence due to notable figures such as the astronomer William Herschel. The name reflects a connection to nature and gentleness, as indicated by its meaning.
Trend Summary
The name Hershy is not widely popular in the United States and has a niche usage primarily within Jewish communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Herschel
- Hersh
International Variants
- Herschel (German)
- Hersh (Yiddish)
Famous people named Hershy
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hershy was first seen in the United States in 1978. Hershy has ranked as high as #1319 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Hershy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hershy (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 64 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 36 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 48 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 69 |