Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Herchel
2 syllablesPeak year: 19187 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Herchel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Herchel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Herchel |
|---|---|
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
Herchel through the decades
- Herchel peaked in 1918, when 19 babies were named Herchel in the US.
- The 1920s were Herchel's strongest decade, averaging 12 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1955–1991), use of Herchel has fallen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.