How Many People Are Named Hershel?

Curious about how common the name Hershel is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 10,284
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 32,089 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 10,284 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Hershel.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 32,089 people has this name.

This classification places Hershel in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Hershel

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 32,089 people

Total Count

10,284

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 10,279
Female: 5

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 80

  • Young (<30) 1,038
  • Adult (30–60) 1,137
  • Old (>60) 8,109

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 57.1%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 590
  • Arkansas 674
  • California 50
  • Florida 10
  • Georgia 516
  • Illinois 156
  • Indiana 181
  • Kansas 11
  • Kentucky 948
  • Louisiana 76
  • Michigan 25
  • Missouri 416
  • Mississippi 201
  • North Carolina 28
  • New York 902
  • Ohio 155
  • Oklahoma 567
  • Pennsylvania 28
  • South Carolina 6
  • Tennessee 650
  • Texas 684
  • Virginia 41
  • West Virginia 243
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hershel?

Approximately 10,284 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Hershel, based on statistical analysis.

Is Hershel a rare name?

Hershel is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.