Hernando
boy nameHernando entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1758 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#1758
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3897 |
| 1920s | #4078 |
| 1930s | #3411 |
| 1940s | #3679 |
| 1950s | #3002 |
| 1960s | #2544 |
| 1970s | #2823 |
| 1980s | #3590 |
| 1990s | #5339 |
| 2000s | #7505 |
| 2010s | #11331 |
| 2020s | #12349 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Hernando are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hernando alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hernando in 2025?
- Hernando is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Hernando most popular?
- Hernando peaked in 1967, reaching #1758 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hernando with classmates?
- Hernando will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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