Hedda
girl nameHedda entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1932 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1932
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1932 |
| 1920s | #4475 |
| 1930s | #3845 |
| 1940s | #3354 |
| 1950s | #4994 |
| 1960s | #6567 |
| 1970s | #8276 |
| 2000s | #15491 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Hedda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hedda alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hedda in 2025?
- Hedda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hedda most popular?
- Hedda peaked in 1900, reaching #1932 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hedda with classmates?
- Hedda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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