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The name Hernan has Spanish origins and is derived from the Germanic name Hermann, meaning 'warrior' or 'army man.' It evolved from Hermann to Hernán in Spanish, leading to the modern form Hernan. The name is associated with strength and has biblical relevance. It became popular during the Middle Ages in Spain and continues to be a common name in modern Spanish-speaking cultures, with notable figures such as Hernan Cortes contributing to its historical significance.

The name Hernan is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hernan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Hernan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4548th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2564th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1673rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1031st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1229th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2019th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Hernan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.