Hersh
Every Hersh since 1959 — 884 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hersh
Hersh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,853 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 884 American babies have been named Hersh. Its peak came in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hersh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hersh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2,853 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2,888 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,751 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,369 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,767 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,366 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,290 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,811 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,001 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,239 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,783 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,059 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,229 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,765 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,635 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,416 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4,999 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,682 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,210 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,041 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,107 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,677 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,899 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,781 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,180 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,700 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,282 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,071 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,800 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,479 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hersh in 2025?
Hersh ranked #2,853 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hersh?
884 babies have been named Hersh in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hersh most popular?
Hersh peaked in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Hersh a boy or girl name?
Hersh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hersh rising or falling?
Hersh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.