Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Herschel
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1921
Peak births
277
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Herschel
How many people are named Herschel?
An estimated 3,122 living Americans are named Herschel.
How rare is Herschel?
Herschel is very rare among babies today, with 34 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 87.7% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Herschel?
The median age of a living American named Herschel is approximately 58 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 72 years old.
Is Herschel still popular?
Yes. Herschel is holding steady, with 34 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Herschel most common?
Herschel has its strongest geographic signal in Indiana, where it appears 5.3× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
87.7%
2025
34
All-time
10,674