girl's name
Ortensia
or-TEN-syah (Italian)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 48
Ortensia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1976 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 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1928.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ortensia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 10 |
How Popular Is Ortensia?
In 1976, Ortensia 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 Ortensia 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 Ortensia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ortensia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ortensia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ortensia
- Italian or-TEN-syah
Sibling Names for Ortensia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ortensia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ortensia
How popular is the name Ortensia?
In 1976, Ortensia 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 Ortensia a girl's or a boy's name?
Ortensia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ortensia?
Ortensia has 3 syllables.
When was Ortensia most popular?
Ortensia peaked in 1928, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.