Hildred
girl nameHildred entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #472 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#472
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1279 |
| 1890s | #780 |
| 1900s | #705 |
| 1910s | #753 |
| 1920s | #865 |
| 1930s | #1251 |
| 1940s | #2437 |
| 1950s | #4622 |
| 1960s | #6205 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Hildred are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hildred alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hildred in 2025?
- Hildred is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hildred most popular?
- Hildred peaked in 1898, reaching #472 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hildred with classmates?
- Hildred will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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