Hortensia

Hortensia: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Hortensia

  • A female given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Hortense.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Hortensia.

How popular is Hortensia?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#909peak rank (1928)
1,794babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,794 girls in the U.S. have been named Hortensia. Its highest rank for girls was #909 in 1928. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

1880192019602000202566 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Hortensia FAQ

What does the name Hortensia mean?

A female given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Hortense. Borrowed from Spanish Hortensia.

What is the origin of the name Hortensia?

Hortensia is listed as a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Hortensia?

Since 1880, 1,794 girls in the U.S. have been named Hortensia. Its highest rank for girls was #909 in 1928. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Hortensia a boy or girl name?

Hortensia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,794 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.