Holding steady.
Popularity of Hildagarde since 1898
Babies named Hildagarde per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hildagarde's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 78 |
| 1920s | 79 |
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hildagarde is a rare feminine given name of Germanic origin, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1898, when it reached its peak year of usage. Since then it has remained extremely uncommon, with no recent rank and a stable trajectory that shows little sign of revival. The name's one-in-N statistic, which reflects the number of newborns with the name, is not available due to its rarity, indicating fewer than five occurrences in recent years. Despite its obscurity, Hildagarde carries the legacy of a medieval saint and offers a distinctive alternative to the more familiar Hildegard.
Hildagarde is a Germanic name derived from the elements 'hild' (battle) and 'gard' (enclosure or protection). It was borne by a 7th-century Frankish saint known for her piety and healing miracles, which contributed to its medieval popularity. The name was revived in the 19th century and has occasionally been used in German-speaking regions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hilda, Hildy
Variants: Hildegard, Hildegarde
Sibling names for Hildagarde
Names that share Hildagarde's style, for a brother or sister.
