Holding steady.
Popularity of Hildred since 1889
Babies named Hildred per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hildred's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 | 0 |
| 1890s | 184 | 0 |
| 1900s | 263 | 0 |
| 1910s | 626 | 75 |
| 1920s | 736 | 126 |
| 1930s | 347 | 102 |
| 1940s | 168 | 72 |
| 1950s | 64 | 35 |
| 1960s | 11 | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hildred is a vintage English name that saw its peak usage in the late 19th century, specifically in 1898. It has not appeared on the popularity charts in recent decades and is considered a rare choice today. The name is composed of Old English elements meaning 'battle' and 'counsel', fitting within a class of names like Mildred and Wilfred. Its trajectory is stable, with no indication of a revival.
Hildred derives from the Old English elements 'hild' (battle, war) and 'ræd' (counsel). It is a feminine name that was most common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States. The name has not seen a revival and remains a vintage choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hildy, Hilda
Variants: Hildredd, Hylred
Sibling names for Hildred
Names that share Hildred's style, for a brother or sister.
