Hurshel is a unique and uncommon name of Hebrew origin, meaning "white" or "pure". It is derived from the word "hirshel," which refers to a white flower or lily. The name Hurshel is associated with purity, elegance, and beauty. It was popularized by the American author and poet e.e. cummings, who used it as a character's name in his poem "Hurshel." Despite its uncommon usage today, Hurshel remains a distinctive and memorable name choice for parents looking for something unusual yet meaningful for their child.
The name Hurshel experienced significant popularity between 1904 and 1922, with a notable spike in births occurring annually during this period. However, its popularity started to decline from the mid-1920s onwards, reaching an all-time low of just six births per year between 1953 and 1965. Despite fluctuations over time, Hurshel's total births number 841 across the reported years.