Hernan
Boy name · #2062 in 2025 · Uniqueness 75/100
In 2025, 72 baby boys were named Hernan, placing it at #2062 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2132, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 25,000 boys born in 2025 was named Hernan.
Babies named Hernan per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 104-year story
Hernan first appears in the Social Security records in 1921, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1995, when 186 boys were named Hernan — good for #785 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Hernan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Hernan in class?
Hernan scores 75 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Hernan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Hernan is most common
State-level data for Hernan is sparse in 2025 — the name's footprint is too small for most states to report (the SSA suppresses counts under 5 per state for privacy).
Names like Hernan
Statistically, parents drawn to Hernan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Keenan, German, Jaquan, Devan, and Estevan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Hernan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2056 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2169 |
| 2023 | 72 | #2064 |
| 2022 | 79 | #1951 |
| 2021 | 76 | #1964 |
| 2020 | 80 | #1849 |
| 2019 | 81 | #1849 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2167 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2270 |
| 2016 | 76 | #1921 |
| 2015 | 65 | #2132 |
| 2014 | 79 | #1857 |
| 2013 | 76 | #1866 |
| 2012 | 88 | #1711 |
| 2011 | 94 | #1620 |
| 2010 | 101 | #1565 |
| 2009 | 88 | #1742 |
| 2008 | 123 | #1380 |
| 2007 | 113 | #1433 |
| 2006 | 124 | #1322 |
| 2005 | 131 | #1209 |
| 2004 | 115 | #1292 |
| 2003 | 135 | #1125 |
| 2002 | 147 | #1044 |
| 2001 | 158 | #973 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hernan a popular boy name?
Hernan ranked #2062 among boys in 2025 with 72 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2132.
When was the name Hernan most popular?
Hernan peaked in 1995, when 186 American boys received the name (ranked #785 that year). Since 1995 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Hernan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 25,000 newborn American boys was named Hernan. It scores 75/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.