How Many People Are Named Hersh?
Complete statistics for the name Hersh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hersh, a very rare male name, is held by just 822 people in the US, making up 1 in 401,438 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 83% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 839 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hersh Through the Generations
Hersh has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 44 births in 2024 marking its peak year, the name has become increasingly favored. The majority of those named Hersh are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hersh's Yiddish roots
📄 About the Name Hersh
How Many People Have the Name Hersh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,358 people in the United States currently share the name Hersh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 98,704 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Hersh a Common or Rare Name?
Hersh is classified as 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 Hersh Mean?
Hersh means "creative variant of Herschel" and comes from Yiddish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hersh in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Hersh Most Popular?
The name Hersh reached peak popularity in 2024, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Hersh?
Approximately 3,358 people named Hersh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,358. That works out to roughly 1 in 98,704 Americans.
Is Hersh a rare name?
Hersh is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 98,704 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hersh mean?
Hersh means "creative variant of Herschel" and comes from Yiddish origins.
Is Hersh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hersh are male and 0% are female.
When was Hersh most popular?
Hersh peaked in 2024 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.