Hernan
Meaningbold journey · Spanish form of Ferdinand
- US rank
- #2,056
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #785 in 1995
72 babies were named Hernan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 207 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1921–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hernan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 23,697 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hernan, 72 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hernan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHernan first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1995, when it reached #785.
- TrendHernan has slipped 207 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,056. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningHernan is a Spanish form of Ferdinand, which means “bold journey”. Our records link it to German and Spanish roots.
About the name Hernan
Hernan is a boy name of German and Spanish origin meaning “bold journey”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-nan”. US birth records list Hernan for boys from 1921 to 2025, in 85 of those 105 years. Its best year was 1995, when it ranked #785 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,056, with 72 babies.
Origin:German namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.0 | 1,011,236 boys |
| 1930s | 1.9 | 540,541 boys |
| 1940s | 2.4 | 420,168 boys |
| 1950s | 4.1 | 245,098 boys |
| 1960s | 8.7 | 115,207 boys |
| 1970s | 21 | 48,216 boys |
| 1980s | 26 | 38,314 boys |
| 1990s | 81 | 12,372 boys |
| 2000s | 65 | 15,477 boys |
| 2010s | 42 | 24,079 boys |
| 2020s | 43 | 23,247 boys |
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Hernan
What does the name Hernan mean?
Hernan means “bold journey” in Spanish, as a form of Ferdinand.
What is the origin of the name Hernan?
Hernan has German, Spanish roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Hernan a boy or girl name?
Hernan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hernan?
Hernan ranked #2,056 for US boys in 2025, given to 72 babies. Its best year was 1995 (#785).