Hernando
- Pronunciation
- [Her-nan-do]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Adventuresome
- Origin
- German
Hernando Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 762 baby boys have been named Hernando. The name peaked in 1967 with 20 US births that year (rank #1782). In 2024, ranked #12942 nationally — 11,160 places below its 1967 peak.
Top States for Hernando
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hernando births are: New York (23), California (10), Florida (7).
Other German-Origin Names Like Hernando
If you like Hernando's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
8-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hernando's exact length and starting letter: Hadassah, Hadiyyah, Hadleigh, Hagaleah, Hagalean.
Quick Facts About Hernando
Variant Forms
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Compare Hernando to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hernando against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).