Hershey
Pronunciation: [ h-ERSH-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Hershey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 29 babies have been named Hershey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hershey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,098 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,098
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Old English fæger origin
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Latin Crescentius origin
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Hebrew origin
"sacred mountain"
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Middle English origin
"a thick bush or clump of ivy"
#38,200 in US
Old English origin
"gold, golden one"
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Norse origin
"to spin; to whirl; wild"
#38,013 in US
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About the Name Hershey
Hershey is a boy name .
Hershey is currently ranked #38,098 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hershey include Her, Hey, Herie, and Hersie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hershey include Hershy, Hershel, Hersh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis