Hildegarde
girl nameHildegarde entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #559 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#559
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #871 |
| 1890s | #731 |
| 1900s | #659 |
| 1910s | #713 |
| 1920s | #1006 |
| 1930s | #1366 |
| 1940s | #2733 |
| 1950s | #4613 |
| 1960s | #4999 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Hildegarde are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hildegarde alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hildegarde in 2025?
- Hildegarde is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hildegarde most popular?
- Hildegarde peaked in 1901, reaching #559 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hildegarde with classmates?
- Hildegarde will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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