Hortencia
Meaninggarden · Spanish form of Hortense
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #743 in 1931
6 babies were named Hortencia in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1902–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hortencia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Hortencia, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hortencia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHortencia first shows up in US birth records in 1902, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 123 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1931, when it ranked #743. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningHortencia is a Spanish form of Hortense, which means “garden”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Hortencia
Hortencia is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “garden”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-cia”. US birth records list Hortencia for girls from 1902 to 2025, in 113 of those 124 years. Its best year was 1931, when it ranked #743 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 8.5 | 117,474 girls |
| 1910s | 25 | 39,809 girls |
| 1920s | 55 | 18,335 girls |
| 1930s | 62 | 16,137 girls |
| 1940s | 43 | 23,386 girls |
| 1950s | 30 | 33,761 girls |
| 1960s | 19 | 53,533 girls |
| 1970s | 21 | 47,259 girls |
| 1980s | 14 | 70,522 girls |
| 1990s | 9.7 | 103,413 girls |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 224,719 girls |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 366,300 girls |
| 2020s | 2.3 | 441,176 girls |
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Questions about the name Hortencia
What does the name Hortencia mean?
Hortencia means “garden” in Spanish, as a form of Hortense.
What is the origin of the name Hortencia?
Hortencia has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Hortencia a boy or girl name?
Hortencia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Hortencia?
Hortencia ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1931 (#743).