Masculine dossier · first seen 1959

Hersh

Rising Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2024
Peak births
44
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha

Quick answers about Hersh

How many people are named Hersh?

An estimated 867 living Americans are named Hersh.

How rare is Hersh?

Hersh is very rare among babies today, with 44 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.

How old is the typical Hersh?

The median age of a living American named Hersh is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 24 years old.

Is Hersh still popular?

Yes — Hersh is currently rising in popularity, with 44 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.2× higher than the previous decade.

Where is Hersh most common?

Hersh has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 13.2× more often than the national baseline.

1959Peak 20242025
peak 2024 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
2024
Decline from peak
0%
2025
44
All-time
884