Hortense
girl nameHortense entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #376 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#376
peak (1903)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #471 |
| 1890s | #418 |
| 1900s | #422 |
| 1910s | #423 |
| 1920s | #528 |
| 1930s | #836 |
| 1940s | #1294 |
| 1950s | #2162 |
| 1960s | #4378 |
| 1970s | #7826 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Hortense are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hortense alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hortense in 2025?
- Hortense is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hortense most popular?
- Hortense peaked in 1903, reaching #376 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hortense with classmates?
- Hortense will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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