Feminine dossier · first seen 1902
Hortencia
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1925
Peak births
82
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Hortencia
How many people are named Hortencia?
An estimated 1,712 living Americans are named Hortencia.
How rare is Hortencia?
Hortencia is very rare among babies today, with 6 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 92.7% from its 1925 peak.
How old is the typical Hortencia?
The median age of a living American named Hortencia is approximately 57 years, with most bearers falling between 42 and 72 years old.
Is Hortencia still popular?
Yes. Hortencia is holding steady, with 6 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Hortencia most common?
Hortencia has its strongest geographic signal in Arizona, where it appears 26.1× more often than the national baseline.
1902Peak 19252025
Peak year
1925
Decline from peak
92.7%
2025
6
All-time
3,969