Holding steady.
Popularity of Heidie since 1959
Babies named Heidie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 9 |
| 1960s | 81 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Heidie is a rare variant spelling of the well-known name Heidi, which was popularized by Johanna Spyri's 1880 novel. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1959, reaching its peak usage in 1972, though it never entered the top 1000. In the latest year (2025), it remained uncommon. The name is overwhelmingly given to girls, and its trajectory has been stable rather than trending. While Heidie has not been concentrated in any particular states, its root name Heidi saw broader popularity in the 1970s. This spelling offers a distinctive twist on a classic Germanic name.
Heidie is a variant spelling of Heidi, which originated as a Swiss German diminutive of the name Adelheid. Adelheid derives from the Old High German elements 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (kind, type). The name Heidi gained international fame through Johanna Spyri's 1880 children's novel 'Heidi'. Heidie represents a phonetic spelling variant that emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Heidi
Sibling names for Heidie
Names that share Heidie's style, for a brother or sister.
