Holding steady.
Popularity of Borghild since 1895
Babies named Borghild per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Borghild's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 27 |
| 1900s | 47 |
| 1910s | 205 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 9 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Borghild is an Old Norse name with a meaning tied to strength and protection: "fortress battle" from borg and hildr. In the United States, records show it first appeared in 1895, and its peak year was 1906, reflecting Scandinavian immigration patterns. Since then, it has seen very occasional use, remaining below rank 1000 and classified as stable in trajectory. While no top states are recorded, the name carries literary weight through its appearance in the Völsunga saga. For parents drawn to rare, historically rooted names, Borghild offers a distinctive choice with a clear Nordic heritage.
Borghild is an Old Norse name formed from borg 'fortress, protection' and hildr 'battle'. It appears in Old Norse literature, notably in the Völsunga saga, where Borghild is a wife of Sigmund. The name was used in Norway and Sweden, with occasional use in the United States among Scandinavian immigrants.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Borg, Hilda
Variants: Borghilda
Sibling names for Borghild
Names that share Borghild's style, for a brother or sister.
