Hildy
girl nameHildy entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #1808 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1949–2025
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rank today
#1808
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #5244 |
| 1950s | #3499 |
| 1960s | #5258 |
| 2010s | #14279 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Hildy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hildy alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hildy in 2025?
- Hildy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hildy most popular?
- Hildy peaked in 1957, reaching #1808 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hildy with classmates?
- Hildy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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