Hershy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Yiddish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Hershy is a Yiddish name meaning 'deer' or 'gazelle'.
Meaning of the Name Hershy
Hershy is a masculine name of Yiddish origin. It is a variant of the name Hershel, derived from the Hebrew name Tzvi, meaning 'deer' or 'gazelle'. Hershy is often used as a diminutive form of Hershel. It is a popular Jewish name with strong biblical roots.
Popularity of the Name Hershy
The popularity for the name Hershy peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 71 births, which ranked number 4,581 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Hershy had the most male births in 2022 with 71, which ranked number 2,083 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Hershy has increased sharply over the last ten years from 31 births to 71 births, an increase of 129.03%. Among males, Hershy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 31 births to 71 births, an increase of 129.03%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hershy
- 20 Year Trend of Hershy: 343.75%
- 10 Year Trend of Hershy: 129.03%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hershy: 129.03%
Popularity of Hershy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Hershy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Hershy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Hershy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Hershy
- Total Births of Hershy: 77 (8.64%)
- Male Births of Hershy: 77 (8.64%)
Given the upward trend of Hershy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.64% increase in total births, for a total of 77 births in 2024. Male births for Hershy have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 77 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.64%.