girl's name
Hortence
HOR-tens (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 365
Hortence is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1948 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 1920, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hortence Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 92 |
| 1930s | 54 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Hortence?
In 1948, Hortence 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 Hortence 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 Hortence
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hortence Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hortence over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hortence
- English HOR-tens
Sibling Names for Hortence
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hortence — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hortence
How popular is the name Hortence?
In 1948, Hortence 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 Hortence a girl's or a boy's name?
Hortence is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hortence?
Hortence has 2 syllables.
When was Hortence most popular?
Hortence peaked in 1920, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.