Hortensia Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Hortensia

"A taxonomic genus within the family Hydrangeaceae – Synonym of Hydrangea."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1928 👥 1,794 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

📖
Meaning
A taxonomic genus within the family Hydrangeaceae – Synonym of Hydrangea.
🌍
Origin
Multiple origins
👥
US Bearers
1,794
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Hortensia Mean?

Hortensia is a name documented across multiple cultural traditions.

Root Element
Hortensia
Core Meaning
"A taxonomic genus within the family Hydrangeaceae – Synonym of Hydrangea."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Hortensia

H 8
O 6
R 9
T 2
E 5
N 5
S 1
I 9
A 1
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
3
Soul Urge
Creativity & Expression
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

📊 Hortensia in Numbers

1,794 US bearers
1928 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
Full statistics →

Age breakdown · state data · decade charts · popularity trend — all on the full statistics page.

Historical Journey

🌱
Ancient Roots

Root element "Hortensia" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A taxonomic genus within the family Hydrangeaceae – Synonym of Hydrangea.".

📜
Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

⚔️
Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

🌊
Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

📈
Today (2026)

~1,794 people named Hortensia in the US. Peaked in 1928 with 66 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Hortensia?

The Life Path number for Hortensia is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 7.

Is Hortensia a boy or girl name?

Hortensia is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Hortensia in the US?

Approximately 1,794 people in the United States are named Hortensia. The name peaked in 1928 with 66 recorded uses.

🔗 Related & Similar Names

From Our Database

Harrison meaning Henrietta meaning Harriett meaning Humberto meaning Herschel meaning

🔍 Look up another name's meaning