Hernan
Boy name · #2062 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Hernan? In official American birth records, Hernan has been tracked continuously since 1921, giving it 104 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Hernan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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 too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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.
KeenanGermanJaquanDevanEstevanDerianDuncanHogan
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
How old is the name Hernan?
In official American birth records, the name Hernan first appeared in 1921 (over 104 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 104 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.