Hernan
Every Hernan since 1921 — 5,230 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hernan
Hernan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,064 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 5,230 American babies have been named Hernan. Its peak came in 1995, when 186 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hernan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hernan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2,064 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,176 |
| 2023 | 72 | #2,070 |
| 2022 | 79 | #1,958 |
| 2021 | 76 | #1,968 |
| 2020 | 80 | #1,854 |
| 2019 | 81 | #1,856 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,180 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,285 |
| 2016 | 76 | #1,931 |
| 2015 | 65 | #2,140 |
| 2014 | 79 | #1,861 |
| 2013 | 76 | #1,871 |
| 2012 | 88 | #1,717 |
| 2011 | 94 | #1,622 |
| 2010 | 101 | #1,567 |
| 2009 | 88 | #1,747 |
| 2008 | 123 | #1,382 |
| 2007 | 113 | #1,437 |
| 2006 | 124 | #1,326 |
| 2005 | 131 | #1,211 |
| 2004 | 115 | #1,298 |
| 2003 | 135 | #1,127 |
| 2002 | 147 | #1,046 |
| 2001 | 158 | #974 |
| 2000 | 153 | #976 |
| 1995 | 186 | #786 |
| 1990 | 121 | #941 |
| 1985 | 39 | #1,627 |
| 1980 | 32 | #1,781 |
| 1975 | 28 | #1,763 |
| 1970 | 33 | #1,477 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,027 |
| 1960 | 14 | #2,259 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,859 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hernan in 2025?
Hernan ranked #2,064 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hernan?
5,230 babies have been named Hernan in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hernan most popular?
Hernan peaked in 1995, when 186 newborns received the name.
Is Hernan a boy or girl name?
Hernan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hernan rising or falling?
Hernan has been roughly stable over the past decade.