Hortensia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Hortensia originates from Latin, meaning 'garden'. It evolved from the Roman family name Hortensius into its modern form. The name embodies traits of elegance and a connection to nature, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 18th century and is associated with nobility.
The name Hortensia is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hortensia has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Hortensia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1540th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1351st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2239th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4674th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12377th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Hortensia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hortensia"
Pronunciation
/hɔːrˈtɛnʃə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Hortensia is derived from the Latin word 'hortus', meaning 'garden'. It was originally used as a feminine form of the Roman family name Hortensius.
Meaning
garden
Language Evolution
Hortensius (Latin), Hortensia (medieval Latin), Hortensia (modern usage)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 18th century, particularly in Europe, as it was associated with nobility and nature.
Variants & Derivatives
Horty, Hortense, Hortência
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Hortensia is often associated with elegance and nature, reflecting its botanical roots.
Famous People
Hortensia de la Hoz, a notable Spanish poet, Hortensia Bussi, a prominent Chilean politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hortensia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Hortensia"
"Hortensia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1540th of 9107 | 480 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1351st of 9204 | 592 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2239th of 12526 | 463 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4674th of 19264 | 191 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12377th of 27321 | 63 |
Regional Popularity of "Hortensia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Hortensia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
38.29% 906th/2366 |
38.79% 443rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
36.21% 852nd/2353 |
34.32% 531st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
44.69% 1275th/2853 |
43.57% 1209th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
54.82% 2217th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hortensia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hortensia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.