Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Hernesto

Name: Popularity of the name Hernesto in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hernesto, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#6,970 (1994)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2010

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#6970

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hernesto

Hernesto first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 7 Hernestos were born — ranking #6,970 that year. As of 2026, Hernesto ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Hernestos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hernesto

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hernesto is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ernesto
Haraszti
Junto
Hurst
Harassed
Hearst
Histo
Herst
Hirst
Hereto
Hearsed
Hursts

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hernesto

What does the name Hernesto mean?

Hernesto is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hernesto in 2026?

In 2026, Hernesto ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hernesto most popular?

Hernesto reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #6,970 that year with 7 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hernesto most popular?

Hernesto has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hernesto.

Is Hernesto a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hernesto is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hernesto?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hernesto include Powers, Audon, Rendy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hernesto

Hernesto is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Hernesto's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #6,970. Use the chart and map above to compare Hernesto's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.