How Many People Are Named Hernando?
Complete statistics for the name Hernando: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hernando, a very rare male name, is held by just 658 people in the US, making up 1 in 501,591 Americans. That's pretty unique! It peaked in popularity back in 1967 with 20 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 762 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: 1967Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hernando Through the Generations
Over the decades, Hernando has seen its highs and lows. Born in 1967, it reached its peak with 20 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, there are 658 people named Hernando living in the US, with most falling into the 30-60 age range, showing that it's a name that's been around for quite some time. The distribution among age groups is fairly even, with 21% under 30, 56% aged 30-60, and 23% over 60, indicating a good mix of younger and older generations carrying on this distinctive name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hernando's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Hernando
How Many People Have the Name Hernando?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 869 people in the United States currently share the name Hernando. That works out to roughly 1 in every 381,415 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Hernando a Common or Rare Name?
Hernando 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hernando in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Hernando Most Popular?
The name Hernando reached peak popularity in 1967, with 20 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 Hernando?
Approximately 869 people named Hernando live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 869. That works out to roughly 1 in 381,415 Americans.
Is Hernando a rare name?
Hernando is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 381,415 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hernando mean?
The meaning and origin of Hernando are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Hernando more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hernando are male and 0% are female.
When was Hernando most popular?
Hernando peaked in 1967 with 20 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.