How Many People Are Named Hortense?
Complete statistics for the name Hortense: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hortense, a very rare female name, has only 781 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 422,273 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club! The majority, 99%, are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 105All 6,299 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: 1919Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hortense Through the Generations
Hortense peaked in popularity in 1919 with 229 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. With an estimated 781 living individuals in the US, most are over 60 years old, indicating that the name is predominantly associated with older generations. This trend suggests that while it's not fading away, it's also not gaining new traction among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Hortense
Hortense is a French feminine given name that comes from Latin meaning gardener. It may refer to:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hortense's French roots
📄 About the Name Hortense
How Many People Have the Name Hortense?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 781 people in the United States currently share the name Hortense. That works out to roughly 1 in every 422,273 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Hortense a Common or Rare Name?
Hortense 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 Hortense in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Hortense Most Popular?
The name Hortense reached peak popularity in 1919, with 229 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Hortense?
Approximately 781 people named Hortense live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,299. That works out to roughly 1 in 422,273 Americans.
Is Hortense a rare name?
Hortense is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 422,273 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hortense mean?
The meaning and origin of Hortense are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Hortense more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Hortense are male and 100% are female.
When was Hortense most popular?
Hortense peaked in 1919 with 229 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.