Mildred
boy nameMildred entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #451 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#451
peak (1903)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #974 |
| 1890s | #895 |
| 1900s | #633 |
| 1910s | #904 |
| 1920s | #1017 |
| 1930s | #1148 |
| 1940s | #2162 |
| 1950s | #3464 |
| 1960s | #3871 |
| 1970s | #3836 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Mildred are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mildred alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mildred in 2025?
- Mildred is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Mildred most popular?
- Mildred peaked in 1903, reaching #451 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mildred with classmates?
- Mildred will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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