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Ortega Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationor-TAY-gah / ɔrˈteɪɡə

Spanish

Meaning

dweller by the riverbank

Historical & Cultural Background

The surname Ortega is of Spanish origin and is derived from a place name. It is commonly associated with the region of Castile in Spain. Historically, surnames like Ortega were often used to denote geographical locations or features. The name has been carried by various notable figures throughout history.

Trend Summary

The name Ortega has seen moderate use in the U.S., primarily as a surname.

Similar Names

OrlandoOctavioOmarOmarionOrenOsvaldoOvidioOthelloOtto

Variants

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International Variants

  • Ortega (Spanish)

Famous people named Ortega

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Fictional characters named Ortega

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Sibling Suggestions

MateoDiegoSantiagoJavierLuisCarlosAlejandro

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ortega was first seen in the United States in 1958. Ortega has ranked as high as #1114 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Ortega has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ortega

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19586