Meaning, origin, history
The name Herschel is of German origin and means "deer stalk." It is derived from the German word "Hirsch," which means deer. The name Herschel is often associated with astronomy, as Sir William Herschel, a German-born British astronomer, was the first to discover the planet Uranus in 1781. He also made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is considered one of the most important astronomers of all time.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Herschel since 1880
Total births
10,619
Total since 1880
Peak year
1921
277 births
in 2023
27
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+69%
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vs previous 5 years