Hulda
girl nameHulda entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #171 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#171
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #201 |
| 1890s | #229 |
| 1900s | #359 |
| 1910s | #562 |
| 1920s | #915 |
| 1930s | #1608 |
| 1940s | #2810 |
| 1950s | #3788 |
| 1960s | #6198 |
| 1970s | #7296 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Hulda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hulda alive today was born around 1903, making them about 122 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hulda in 2025?
- Hulda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hulda most popular?
- Hulda peaked in 1885, reaching #171 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hulda with classmates?
- Hulda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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