Hilda
Peaked at #87 nationally in 1899, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Hilda has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Hilda — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#87
in 1899
Current rank
#3053
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Hilda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1899, ranking #87 nationally with 621 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #3559 (2014) to #3053 (2024) — a 14% improvement.
As of 2024, Hilda ranks #3053 nationally for girls, with 53 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,053 | 53 |
| 2023 | #2,989 | 56 |
| 2022 | #2,839 | 60 |
| 2021 | #3,411 | 46 |
| 2020 | #3,420 | 45 |
| 2019 | #3,297 | 48 |
| 2018 | #3,455 | 45 |
| 2017 | #4,097 | 36 |
Hilda — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1210
in 1909
Last ranked
#5753
in 1983
Years tracked
26
1909–1983
Trend
Falling
Hilda was already at its most popular for boys in 1909 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1210), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Hilda hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1983, when it stood at #5753.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | #5,753 | 6 |
| 1982 | #5,931 | 6 |
| 1980 | #4,672 | 8 |
| 1978 | #6,174 | 5 |
| 1957 | #4,230 | 5 |
| 1952 | #3,968 | 5 |
| 1948 | #3,899 | 5 |
| 1938 | #3,001 | 7 |
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 Hilda most popular?
Hilda was most popular in 1899, when it ranked #87 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Hilda 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 Hilda?
At least 81,143 babies have been recorded with the name Hilda in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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