Holding steady.
Popularity of Hersey since 1912
Babies named Hersey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hersey's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 77 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 71 |
| 1950s | 47 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hersey is a rare masculine name first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1912, with a peak in that same year (a handful of births). Since then it has remained stable in its obscurity, never cracking the top 1000 and appearing in no state's naming records. The name likely draws from the English surname Hershey, itself associated with the famous chocolate brand, but the personal name Hersey stands apart from any cultural or famous bearer. Its limited use makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a vintage sound but virtually no modern baggage.
The name Hersey is likely a variant of the surname Hershey, which itself is an English habitational name from a place called Hersey in Oxfordshire, or possibly from a German origin meaning 'deer lake'. As a given name, Hersey has been used sporadically in the United States since the early 20th century, possibly influenced by the popularity of the Hershey chocolate brand, though no direct connection is confirmed. It remains rare, never reaching the top 1000 in U.S. popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Hersey
Names that share Hersey's style, for a brother or sister.
