Hurst
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,392 in 1915
0 babies were named Hurst in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryHurst first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1915, when it reached #3,392.
About the name Hurst
Hurst is a boy name of English and German origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-rst”. US birth records list Hurst for boys from 1915 to 1934, in 3 of those 20 years. Its best year was 1915, when it ranked #3,392 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1934, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 1930s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Hurst
What is the origin of the name Hurst?
Hurst has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hurst a boy or girl name?
Hurst is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hurst?
Hurst is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1934. It peaked at #3,392 in 1915.