How Many People Are Named Herschell?
Complete statistics for the name Herschell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Herschell, a very rare male name, only 313 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 1,055,151 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1924 with 33 births, and now it's considered a classic, stable choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 9 represents compassion and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 88All 1,059 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1924Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Herschell Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Herschell has maintained its status as a very rare name, with only 1,059 births recorded in the US since records began. Today, there are 313 people named Herschell living in the country, with most being over 60 years old, reflecting its older-generation skew. The name's stability suggests it's been a consistent choice, though not a popular one, for nearly a century.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Herschell's German roots
📄 About the Name Herschell
How Many People Have the Name Herschell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 184 people in the United States currently share the name Herschell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,801,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Herschell a Common or Rare Name?
Herschell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Herschell Mean?
Herschell means "Germanic origin, meaning 'army ruler'" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Herschell in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Herschell Most Popular?
The name Herschell reached peak popularity in 1924, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Herschell?
Approximately 184 people named Herschell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 184. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,801,355 Americans.
Is Herschell a rare name?
Herschell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,801,355 Americans has this name.
What does the name Herschell mean?
Herschell means "Germanic origin, meaning 'army ruler'" and comes from German origins.
Is Herschell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Herschell are male and 0% are female.
When was Herschell most popular?
Herschell peaked in 1924 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.