Total births
10
Boys' name · since 1987
Hernaldo
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Hernaldo, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1987–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Hernaldo sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 10 recorded since 1987.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hernaldo has been recorded 10 times among boys since 1987, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 1994.
- 10 total births
- 1987–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Hernaldo since 1987, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 10
- total births
- 1987–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Hernaldo was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
5 babies were named Hernaldo in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Hernaldo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hernaldo's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded.
Hernaldo at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Hernaldo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–1994
- Peak year (1987)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Hernaldo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Hernaldo's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Hernaldo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hernaldo? ▼
Hernaldo has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 1987, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 5 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Hernaldo most popular? ▼
Hernaldo was most popular in the 1980s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Hernaldo been used? ▼
Records for Hernaldo go back to 1987, giving 8 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Hernaldo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Herbert, Herman, Herschel, Hershel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hernaldo's data
- Hernaldo's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hernaldo
Nearby Names Like Hernaldo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hernaldo
Herbert Boy
#2444 228,266 births
Herman Boy
#2637 135,977 births
Herschel Boy
#4892 10,674 births
Hershel Boy
#2675 10,329 births
Heriberto Boy
#2531 10,266 births
Compare Hernaldo side by side: Hernaldo vs Herbert Hernaldo vs Herman Hernaldo vs Herschel
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hernaldo: Baby Name Since 1987 - 10 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hernaldo. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hernaldo draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.