Total births
29
Boys' name · since 1994
Hernesto
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 29 babies named Hernesto, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 29
- total births
- 1994–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Hernesto sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 29 recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hernesto has been recorded 29 times among boys since 1994, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2010.
- 29 total births
- 1994–2010 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
29 boys have been named Hernesto since 1994, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2010.
- 29
- total births
- 1994–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Hernesto was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
7 babies were named Hernesto in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Hernesto's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hernesto splits its recorded history at 1999: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1999 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hernesto at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1994
Hernesto popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2010
- Peak year (1994)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Hernesto by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Hernesto's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Hernesto births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
19 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 19 births (66% of all-time use).
Hernesto by state
Where Hernesto concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 17.2% |
California share of Hernesto's total US births 17.2%
5 of 29 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hernesto? ▼
Since 1994, Social Security records show 29 babies named Hernesto. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 7 births.
When was Hernesto most popular? ▼
Hernesto was most popular in the 1990s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Hernesto most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hernesto are California (5 births).
How long has the name Hernesto been used? ▼
Records for Hernesto go back to 1994, giving 17 years of history through 2010.
What names are similar to Hernesto? ▼
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 Hernesto's data
- Hernesto's decade-level peak was the 1990s (19 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Hernestos (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Hernesto
Nearby Names Like Hernesto
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hernesto
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 Hernesto side by side: Hernesto vs Herbert Hernesto vs Herman Hernesto 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, 1994–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hernesto: Baby Name Since 1994 - 29 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hernesto. 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 Hernesto 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.