Mildred
Peaked at #6 nationally in 1912, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Mildred has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Mildred — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#6
in 1912
Current rank
#2105
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Mildred reached its peak popularity for girls in 1912, ranking #6 nationally with 8,764 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2284 (2014) to #2105 (2024) — a 8% improvement.
As of 2024, Mildred ranks #2105 nationally for girls, with 91 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,105 | 91 |
| 2023 | #1,840 | 109 |
| 2022 | #1,881 | 108 |
| 2021 | #1,939 | 102 |
| 2020 | #1,974 | 96 |
| 2019 | #2,346 | 77 |
| 2018 | #2,076 | 93 |
| 2017 | #2,265 | 83 |
Mildred — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#464
in 1903
Last ranked
#4102
in 1970
Years tracked
69
1889–1970
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1889, Mildred reached its peak popularity for boys in 1903, ranking #464 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Mildred hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1970, when it stood at #4102.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | #4,102 | 7 |
| 1969 | #4,803 | 5 |
| 1960 | #3,551 | 7 |
| 1958 | #4,321 | 5 |
| 1957 | #4,358 | 5 |
| 1956 | #3,120 | 8 |
| 1955 | #2,703 | 10 |
| 1954 | #4,180 | 5 |
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 Mildred most popular?
Mildred was most popular in 1912, when it ranked #6 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mildred 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 Mildred?
At least 452,895 babies have been recorded with the name Mildred in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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