girl's name
Hortensia
or-TEN-syah (Spanish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 2,184
Hortensia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 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 1928, when 66 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1896.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hortensia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 145 |
| 1920s | 443 |
| 1930s | 323 |
| 1940s | 256 |
| 1950s | 267 |
| 1960s | 175 |
| 1970s | 97 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 28 |
How Popular Is Hortensia?
In 1995, Hortensia 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 Hortensia 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 Hortensia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hortensia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hortensia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hortensia
- Spanish or-TEN-syah
Sibling Names for Hortensia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hortensia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hortensia
How popular is the name Hortensia?
In 1995, Hortensia 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 Hortensia a girl's or a boy's name?
Hortensia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hortensia?
Hortensia has 3 syllables.
When was Hortensia most popular?
Hortensia peaked in 1928, when 66 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.