boy's name
Hernandez
her-NAN-dez (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 119
Hernandez is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1984, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1956.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hernandez Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Hernandez?
In 2020, Hernandez was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Hernandez Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hernandez
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hernandez Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hernandez over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hernandez
- English her-NAN-dez
Sibling Names for Hernandez
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hernandez — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hernandez
How popular is the name Hernandez?
In 2020, Hernandez was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hernandez a girl's or a boy's name?
Hernandez is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hernandez?
Hernandez has 3 syllables.
When was Hernandez most popular?
Hernandez peaked in 1984, when 11 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.