Herschel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3137 in 1999 with 26 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 38 births ranking #3041. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 62.5%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 73,850 boys born was named Herschel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.