Hursey

A Germanic name with cultural significance
Germanic origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1519US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.1%Percentile

What does Hursey mean and where does it come from?

Hursey is a name found across Germanic cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Hursey carries the heritage of Germanic tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1519 in 2015 — currently #1519 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Hursey?

Hursey works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Hursey Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Hursey Rose
Floral · soft ending
Hursey Mae
Sweet · timeless
Hursey Claire
French influence · crisp
Hursey Jane
Literary · strong
Hursey Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Hursey right now?

Holding steady — currently #1519 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1519 · Top 1.1%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#151910stable
2022#151910stable
2021#151910stable
2020#151910stable
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💎Hursey is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Hursey?

Common
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Famous people named Hursey

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Hursey (Germanic saint)
Hursey spread this name through the Germanic missionary tradition of early Christianity.
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Hursey (Scandinavian royal)
Hursey held this name in the Nordic royal courts, giving it aristocratic prestige across Northern Europe.
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Hursey (Germanic saint)
Hursey spread this name through the Germanic missionary tradition of early Christianity.
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Hursey (medieval German ruler)
Hursey bore this name during the Holy Roman Empire, spreading Germanic naming traditions across Europe.
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Common questions about the name Hursey

What does the name Hursey mean?
Hursey means "A Germanic name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Germanic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Hursey?
Hursey is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Hursey?
Hursey originates from Germanic tradition. Germanic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Hursey a common or rare name?
Hursey is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Hursey more of a girl or boy name?
Hursey is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.