Heidi
Peaked at #60 nationally in 1974, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1929, Heidi has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Heidi — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#60
in 1974
Current rank
#345
in 2024
Years tracked
95
1929–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1929, Heidi reached its peak popularity for girls in 1974, ranking #60 nationally with 4,683 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #346 (2014) to #345 (2024) — a 0% improvement.
As of 2024, Heidi ranks #345 nationally for girls, with 901 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #345 | 901 |
| 2023 | #352 | 867 |
| 2022 | #370 | 858 |
| 2021 | #396 | 795 |
| 2020 | #381 | 810 |
| 2019 | #373 | 845 |
| 2018 | #354 | 901 |
| 2017 | #364 | 855 |
Heidi — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2174
in 1969
Last ranked
#9255
in 1993
Years tracked
31
1960–1993
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1960, Heidi reached its peak popularity for boys in 1969, ranking #2174 nationally with 16 babies given the name that year.
Heidi hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1993, when it stood at #9255.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #9,255 | 5 |
| 1989 | #4,959 | 10 |
| 1988 | #4,284 | 11 |
| 1987 | #4,708 | 9 |
| 1986 | #6,233 | 6 |
| 1985 | #4,861 | 8 |
| 1984 | #4,343 | 9 |
| 1983 | #3,492 | 12 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Heidi most popular?
Heidi was most popular in 1974, when it ranked #60 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Heidi becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Heidi?
At least 148,787 babies have been recorded with the name Heidi in the US since 1929, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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