Hetty
girl nameHetty entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #634 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#634
peak (1882)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #855 |
| 1890s | #1132 |
| 1900s | #1433 |
| 1910s | #2237 |
| 1920s | #2542 |
| 1930s | #2880 |
| 1940s | #3567 |
| 1950s | #4689 |
| 1970s | #8136 |
| 1980s | #10629 |
| 1990s | #13317 |
| 2010s | #16869 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Hetty are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hetty alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hetty in 2025?
- Hetty is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hetty most popular?
- Hetty peaked in 1882, reaching #634 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hetty with classmates?
- Hetty will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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