Hurshel

Boy name

Hurshel has been given to 841 babies in the U.S. since 1904. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

841

Peak year

1921 (33 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1904

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Hurshel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Hershelboy

10,334 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Hurshel.

Buellboy

840 babies since 1889

Norvelboy

845 babies since 1906

Helmerboy

835 babies since 1884

Alviaunisex

834 babies since 1880

Algerboy

832 babies since 1886

Pleasboy

831 babies since 1880

Elsworthboy

829 babies since 1881

Ovieunisex

854 babies since 1884

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FAQ

How popular is the name Hurshel?

Hurshel has been given to 841 babies in the U.S. since 1904. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Hurshel peak?

Hurshel peaked in 1921, when 33 babies were given the name.

Is Hurshel a girl or boy name?

Hurshel is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Hurshel are boys).

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