NAME PROFILE
Hernando
Originating from Sanskrit, it means 'the best,' 'foremost,' or 'most excellent.' This name suggests a person who is a natural leader with a refined spirit, always striving for quality and possessing a compassionate heart that seeks to bring out the best in others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 762 |
| Gender | Male (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 1987 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1967 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 57%CA — 29%FL — 14%AK — 0%RI — 0%
Notable People
Shrestha Thakur (Popular television actress) · Shrestha Paul (International level archer) · Shrestha Banerjee (Indian playback singer) · Shrestha Dey (Renowned fashion stylist) · Shrestha Saha (Health and wellness influencer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShresReshuSherrySta-sta
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