Herschel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4929 in 2024 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 38 births ranking #3041. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 25.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 85,766 boys born was named Herschel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.