How Many People Are Named Hernan?
Complete statistics for the name Hernan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hernan, a very rare male name, is held by only 4,918 people in the US, making up just 1 in 67,101 Americans. The majority of Hernans are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 33 are believed to be natural leaders and peacemakers.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 5,155 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1995Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hernan Through the Generations
Hernan peaked in popularity in 1995 with 186 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, there are 2,912 Hernans under 30, 1,987 between 30 and 60, and 256 over 60, indicating a younger demographic. This trend suggests that Hernan is a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hernan's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Hernan
How Many People Have the Name Hernan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 592 people in the United States currently share the name Hernan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 559,881 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Hernan a Common or Rare Name?
Hernan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Hernan Mean?
Hernan means "Spanish origin, meaning 'warrior'" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hernan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Hernan Most Popular?
The name Hernan reached peak popularity in 1995, with 186 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Hernan?
Approximately 592 people named Hernan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 592. That works out to roughly 1 in 559,881 Americans.
Is Hernan a rare name?
Hernan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 559,881 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hernan mean?
Hernan means "Spanish origin, meaning 'warrior'" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Hernan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hernan are male and 0% are female.
When was Hernan most popular?
Hernan peaked in 1995 with 186 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.