Meaning & Origin
Hershy is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a Yiddish diminutive of Hirsch, meaning 'deer' or 'stag.' It has been a beloved name in Ashkenazi Jewish communities, where it carries warm, familiar generational ties.
Hershy
An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.
#2138▼ 24in 2024
Popularity Over Time
Hershy climbed 2038 spots in the last 20 years — from #4176 to #2138.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 302 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 419 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 232 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 86 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 14 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 6 | — |
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(36 years, 1978–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69 | #2138 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2114 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2044 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3143 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2481 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2499 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2332 |
| 2017 | 48 | #2610 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2805 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3046 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3060 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2863 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3475 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3196 |
| 2010 | 37 | #3101 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3126 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3182 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4547 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4751 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3977 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1978–2024) · Methodology