Total births
43
Girls' name · since 1928
Ortensia
Ortensia has 43 recorded births since 1928 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1928 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 43
- total births
- 1928–1976
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Ortensia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 43 recorded since 1928.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ortensia has been recorded 43 times among girls since 1928, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 1976.
- 43 total births
- 1928–1976 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
43 girls have been named Ortensia since 1928, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1976.
- 43
- total births
- 1928–1976
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Ortensia was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
7 babies were named Ortensia in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Ortensia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ortensia's full recorded timeline at 1951, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1930, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1928 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ortensia at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Ortensia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–1976
- Peak year (1928)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Ortensia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Ortensia's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Ortensia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
7 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 11 births (26% of all-time use).
Ortensia by state
Where Ortensia concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 14.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 14.0% |
California share of Ortensia's total US births 14.0%
Even split
6 of 43 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ortensia? ▼
Since 1928, Social Security records show 43 babies named Ortensia. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 7 births.
When was Ortensia most popular? ▼
Ortensia was most popular in the 1950s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Ortensia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ortensia are California (6 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Ortensia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ortensia since 1928 -- 49 years through the most recent 1976 data.
What names are similar to Ortensia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ortencia, Ortha, Ortrude. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ortensia's data
- Ortensia's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1970s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ortensias (6 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 Ortensia
Nearby Names Like Ortensia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ortensia
Compare Ortensia side by side: Ortensia vs Ortencia Ortensia vs Ortha Ortensia vs Ortrude
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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, 1928–1976 (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. "Ortensia: Baby Name Since 1928 - 43 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ortensia. 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 Ortensia 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.