Hortense
2 countries#162 in France, 2022Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hortense was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
14,149 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #162 · peaked in 2021 with 411 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-Seine, Martinique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
6,313 births recorded 1880–1976 · peaked in 1919 with 229 births
Most common in: Texas, New York, Virginia, California, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Hortense’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #335 | — |
| 2004 | #322 | ↑13 |
| 2005 | #332 | ↓10 |
| 2006 | #284 | ↑48 |
| 2007 | #345 | ↓61 |
| 2008 | #364 | ↓19 |
| 2009 | #315 | ↑49 |
| 2010 | #345 | ↓30 |
| 2011 | #310 | ↑35 |
| 2012 | #319 | ↓9 |
| 2013 | #314 | ↑5 |
| 2014 | #305 | ↑9 |
| 2015 | #250 | ↑55 |
| 2016 | #271 | ↓21 |
| 2017 | #260 | ↑11 |
| 2018 | #239 | ↑21 |
| 2019 | #229 | ↑10 |
| 2020 | #212 | ↑17 |
| 2021 | #155 | ↑57 |
| 2022 | #162 | ↓7 |
Frequently asked questions about Hortense
Is Hortense a popular name?
Yes — Hortense currently ranks #162 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Hortense more common for boys or girls?
Hortense is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Hortense most popular?
Hortense peaked in 2021 in France, with 411 recorded births that year.
Is Hortense rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Hortense’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #99 in 1900 to #162 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Hortense?
At least 20,462 babies have been recorded with the name Hortense across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Hortense popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hortense appears in official birth records in 2 countries: France, United States.