Masculine dossier · first seen 1897
Herschell
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1924
Peak births
33
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Herschell
How many people are named Herschell?
Based on SSA birth records through 1997, an estimated 267 Americans born with the name Herschell may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1997.
How rare is Herschell?
Herschell has not appeared in SSA records since 1997. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Herschell?
The median age of a living American named Herschell is approximately 65 years, with most bearers falling between 56 and 75 years old.
Is Herschell still popular?
No. Herschell is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1997.
1897Peak 19242025
Peak year
1924
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,059