How Many People Are Named Hortensia?

Complete statistics for the name Hortensia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hortensia
Very Rare
Latin

Hortensia means 'marsh flower' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 423,179 Americans bearing this name. That's just 780 people today, making it a true gem among names.

~780
Living in US
1 in 423,179
Americans
1928
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Marsh flower
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Gracious
1
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

70,008
Worldwide Bearers
#13,866
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
21,211
🇪🇸 Spain
8,454
🇦🇷 Argentina
7,210
🇨🇱 Chile
6,683
🇲🇬 Madagascar
5,139
🇺🇸 United States
4,957
🇨🇺 Cuba
3,307
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,431
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,817
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
1,205

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
780 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 84
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
234
Would be 30–60 (13%)
1,560
Would be over 60 (87%)

All 1,794 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: 1928

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hortensia Through the Generations

Hortensia reached its peak popularity in 1928 with 66 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, most people named Hortensia are over 60, with 87% falling into this age bracket. This makes it a classic, old-school name that's largely associated with older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 661
California 411
Arizona 115
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Hortensia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hortensia's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Hortensia

How Many People Have the Name Hortensia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 780 people in the United States currently share the name Hortensia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 423,179 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hortensia a Common or Rare Name?

Hortensia 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 Hortensia Mean?

Hortensia means "marsh flower" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hortensia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Hortensia Most Popular?

The name Hortensia reached peak popularity in 1928, with 66 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 Hortensia?

Approximately 780 people named Hortensia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,794. That works out to roughly 1 in 423,179 Americans.

Is Hortensia a rare name?

Hortensia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 423,179 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hortensia mean?

Hortensia means "marsh flower" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Hortensia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Hortensia are male and 100% are female.

When was Hortensia most popular?

Hortensia peaked in 1928 with 66 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US780
All-Time Births1,794
1 in X1 in 423,179
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age84
Peak Year1928
World Rank#13,866
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.