Hedwig
girl nameHedwig entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #362 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#362
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #598 |
| 1890s | #497 |
| 1900s | #665 |
| 1910s | #578 |
| 1920s | #902 |
| 1930s | #2047 |
| 1940s | #2899 |
| 1950s | #4309 |
| 1960s | #5489 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Hedwig are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hedwig alive today was born around 1917, making them about 108 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hedwig in 2025?
- Hedwig is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hedwig most popular?
- Hedwig peaked in 1891, reaching #362 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hedwig with classmates?
- Hedwig will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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