Masculine dossier · first seen 1899
Hershell
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1920
Peak births
45
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1899Peak 19202025
Quick answers about Hershell
How many people are named Hershell?
Based on SSA birth records through 1994, an estimated 667 Americans born with the name Hershell may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1994.
How rare is Hershell?
Hershell has not appeared in SSA records since 1994. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Hershell?
The median age of a living American named Hershell is approximately 70 years, with most bearers falling between 59 and 80 years old.
Is Hershell still popular?
No. Hershell is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1994.
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,847