Hershal Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Hershal has Hebrew origins, meaning 'deer'. It evolved from Hirsch to Hershel and then to Hershal. It is associated with warmth and family, without direct biblical relevance. Its popularity grew in the 19th century, especially in Jewish communities.
The name Hershal is most popular in Missouri, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hershal has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Hershal' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2021st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2101st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3454th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6703rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11113th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20187th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Hershal' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hershal"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɜːrʃəl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Hershal is derived from the Hebrew name 'Hershel', which is a diminutive form of the name 'Hirsch', meaning 'deer'.
Meaning
deer
Language Evolution
Hirsch, Hershel, Hershal
Historical Usage
Hershal gained popularity among Jewish communities in the 19th century and has since spread to other cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Hershel, Hirsch, Hersch
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Hershal is seen as a traditional name with a warm and endearing connotation, often associated with familial ties.
Famous People
Hershal Walker, Hershal Shanks
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hershal"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Hershal"
"Hershal" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2021st of 7545 | 250 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2101st of 6773 | 227 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3454th of 7552 | 104 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6703rd of 10718 | 31 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11113th of 16616 | 24 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20187th of 24088 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Hershal" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
70.55% 999th/1416 |
- |
77.22% 1827th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Hershal" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hershal"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hershal" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.