How Popular (or Rare) was Hershel in 2008?

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#2,763
2008 Rank
44
2008 Births
#2,277
Best Rank (2005)
52
Peak Year (2005)
1,111
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 46,362
Rarity Factor (2008)
Popularity Position
Top 19%
Among US boys' names in 2008
Rare · 1 in 46,362 births

📊 The Hershel Story

Hershel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2763 in 2008 with 44 recorded births. This places Hershel in the top 19% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 52 births ranking #2277. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 76.0%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 46,362 boys born was named Hershel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

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