Total births
1,794
Girls' name · since 1896
Hortensia
Since 1896, U.S. Social Security records show 1,794 babies named Hortensia, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,794
- total births
- 1896–1995
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1,794 girls have been named Hortensia since 1896, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hortensia has been recorded 1,794 times among girls since 1896, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 1995.
- 1,794 total births
- 1896–1995 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,794 girls have been named Hortensia since 1896, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1995.
- 1,794
- total births
- 1896–1995
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Hortensia was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
66 babies were named Hortensia in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Hortensia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hortensia's full recorded timeline at 1950, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1896, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1928 peak of 66 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hortensia at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1896
Hortensia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–1995
- Peak year (1928)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Hortensia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hortensia's strongest decade.
443 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Hortensia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 145
1910s
145 births
- 1920s
1920s
443 births
- 1930s
1930s
323 births
- 1940s
1940s
256 births
- 1950s
1950s
267 births
- 1960s 175
1960s
175 births
- 1970s 97
1970s
97 births
- 1980s 50
1980s
50 births
- 1990s 28
1990s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 443 births (25% of all-time use).
How Hortensia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Hortensia's total volume
Hortensia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hortensia by state
Where Hortensia concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 661 | 36.8% |
| #2 | California | | 411 | 22.9% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 115 | 6.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Hortensia's total US births 36.8%
Even split
661 of 1,794 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hortensia? ▼
Since 1896, Social Security records show 1,794 babies named Hortensia. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 66 births.
When was Hortensia most popular? ▼
Hortensia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 443 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Hortensia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hortensia are Texas (661 births), California (411 births), Arizona (115 births).
How long has the name Hortensia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hortensia since 1896 -- 100 years through the most recent 1995 data.
What names are similar to Hortensia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hortense, Hortencia, Horace, Hortence, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hortensia's data
- Hortensia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (443 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Hortensias (661 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Hortensia
Nearby Names Like Hortensia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hortensia
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Horace Girl
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Hortence Girl
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Horizon Girl
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Compare Hortensia side by side: Hortensia vs Hortense Hortensia vs Hortencia Hortensia vs Horace
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1896–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hortensia: Baby Name Since 1896 - 1,794 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hortensia. 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 Hortensia 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 June 2026.