Rising since 1985, #2,833 for boys today.
Popularity of Hersh since 1959
Babies named Hersh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 227 |
| 2010s | 249 |
| 2020s | 215 |
Meaning & origin
Hersh is a Yiddish name meaning 'deer' or 'stag', derived from the German 'Hirsch'. While it first appeared in U.S. records in 1959, its trajectory has been upward since 1985, and it reached its highest rank yet of 2833 in 2025, when it was given to about 1 in 38,820 boys. The name's recent rise is most notable in New York, its top state. Hersh remains a distinctive choice that connects bearers to Ashkenazi Jewish heritage.
Hersh is a Yiddish name derived from the German word 'Hirsch', meaning 'deer' or 'stag'. It is often used as a translation of the Hebrew name Zvi. While traditionally a Jewish name, it has seen occasional use outside that community.
Where Hersh is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hershie, Herch
Sibling names for Hersh
Names that share Hersh's style, for a brother or sister.
