Hortense
Hortense is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of the garden; gardener.
Origin and history
Hortense is a classic female name derived from the Latin 'Hortensius', associated with gardens and agriculture. Popular in late 19th and early 20th century America due to French cultural influence, it has since become extremely rare in contemporary usage. Today, it carries a vintage, literary tone.
Popularity in the United States
6,313 babies in the United States have been named Hortense since 1880. It ranks #2144 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.3 %)
- NY (18.9 %)
- VA (6.6 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
- MO (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 199 |
| 1890-1900 | 454 |
| 1900-1910 | 637 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,693 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,794 |
| 1930-1940 | 713 |
| 1940-1950 | 424 |
| 1950-1960 | 266 |
| 1960-1970 | 104 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Hortense
- Hortense de Beauharnais: Queen consort, Composer
- Hortense Calisher: Author, Writer
Nicknames
Horty, Tensie
Fun facts
- It derives from the Roman gens name Hortensius, famous for orator Quintus Hortensius.
- Hortense de Beauharnais was Queen of Holland and mother of French Emperor Napoleon III.