Hershy
Every Hershy since 1978 — 1,140 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hershy
Hershy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,981 in 2025 with 77 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 1,140 American babies have been named Hershy. Its peak came in 2025, when 77 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 Hershy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hershy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #1,981 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,065 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2,116 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2,048 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,144 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2,482 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2,500 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2,332 |
| 2017 | 48 | #2,610 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2,805 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,046 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,060 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2,864 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,475 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3,196 |
| 2010 | 37 | #3,101 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,127 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,182 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,548 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,751 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3,978 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,176 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,772 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,783 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,020 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,659 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,611 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hershy in 2025?
Hershy ranked #1,981 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 77 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hershy?
1,140 babies have been named Hershy in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hershy most popular?
Hershy peaked in 2025, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Hershy a boy or girl name?
Hershy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hershy rising or falling?
Hershy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.