Boy nameCurrently #2,171 in the USSteady
Hernan
//ˈhɜrnən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19956 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hernan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hernan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hernan |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 33 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 28 |
| 1973 | 34 |
| 1974 | 34 |
| 1975 | 28 |
| 1976 | 34 |
| 1977 | 42 |
| 1978 | 35 |
| 1979 | 40 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 50 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1984 | 44 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1986 | 53 |
| 1987 | 55 |
| 1988 | 65 |
| 1989 | 76 |
| 1990 | 121 |
| 1991 | 146 |
| 1992 | 169 |
| 1993 | 146 |
| 1994 | 154 |
| 1995 | 186 |
| 1996 | 177 |
| 1997 | 164 |
| 1998 | 154 |
| 1999 | 152 |
| 2000 | 153 |
| 2001 | 158 |
| 2002 | 147 |
| 2003 | 135 |
| 2004 | 115 |
| 2005 | 131 |
| 2006 | 124 |
| 2007 | 113 |
| 2008 | 123 |
| 2009 | 88 |
| 2010 | 101 |
| 2011 | 94 |
| 2012 | 88 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2014 | 79 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 76 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 81 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 76 |
| 2022 | 79 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 67 |
Hernan through the decades
- Hernan peaked in 1995, when 186 babies were named Hernan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Hernan has fallen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hernan currently ranks #2,171 in the US and is holding steady.