Hortensia
girl nameHortensia entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #902 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#902
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1583 |
| 1900s | #1877 |
| 1910s | #1824 |
| 1920s | #1197 |
| 1930s | #1302 |
| 1940s | #1739 |
| 1950s | #2075 |
| 1960s | #3182 |
| 1970s | #5882 |
| 1980s | #8158 |
| 1990s | #12297 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Hortensia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hortensia alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hortensia in 2025?
- Hortensia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hortensia most popular?
- Hortensia peaked in 1928, reaching #902 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hortensia with classmates?
- Hortensia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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