Hettie
girl nameHettie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #170 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#170
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #197 |
| 1890s | #248 |
| 1900s | #330 |
| 1910s | #488 |
| 1920s | #658 |
| 1930s | #902 |
| 1940s | #1269 |
| 1950s | #2204 |
| 1960s | #3710 |
| 1970s | #6470 |
| 1980s | #8815 |
| 1990s | #13265 |
| 2000s | #13558 |
| 2010s | #15007 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Hettie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hettie alive today was born around 1914, making them about 111 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hettie in 2025?
- Hettie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hettie most popular?
- Hettie peaked in 1884, reaching #170 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hettie with classmates?
- Hettie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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