Boy nameCurrently #12,944 in the USNew
Hershey
//ˈhɜrʃi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20227 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
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Hershey's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hershey |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Hershey through the decades
- Hershey peaked in 2022, when 10 babies were named Hershey in the US.
- The 1950s were Hershey's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1939–2024), use of Hershey has risen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hershey currently ranks #12,944 in the US and is a fresh entry on the charts.