Hilma
girl nameHilma entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #341 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#341
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #418 |
| 1890s | #431 |
| 1900s | #546 |
| 1910s | #699 |
| 1920s | #960 |
| 1930s | #1453 |
| 1940s | #2532 |
| 1950s | #3757 |
| 1960s | #5035 |
| 1970s | #8324 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Hilma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hilma alive today was born around 1916, making them about 109 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hilma in 2025?
- Hilma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hilma most popular?
- Hilma peaked in 1885, reaching #341 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hilma with classmates?
- Hilma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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