Hilda
Short form of Germanic names beginning or ending in hild (“battle”).
Every Hilda since 1880 — 81,200 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hilda
Hilda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,007 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 81,200 American babies have been named Hilda. Its peak came in 1921, when 2,137 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hilda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hilda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #3,007 | — | — |
| 2024 | 54 | #3,029 | — | — |
| 2023 | 56 | #2,991 | — | — |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,839 | — | — |
| 2021 | 46 | #3,411 | — | — |
| 2020 | 45 | #3,420 | — | — |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,298 | — | — |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,456 | — | — |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,097 | — | — |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,809 | — | — |
| 2015 | 49 | #3,316 | — | — |
| 2014 | 44 | #3,559 | — | — |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,364 | — | — |
| 2012 | 65 | #2,719 | — | — |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,747 | — | — |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,431 | — | — |
| 2009 | 75 | #2,517 | — | — |
| 2008 | 62 | #2,867 | — | — |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,945 | — | — |
| 2006 | 90 | #2,154 | — | — |
| 2005 | 75 | #2,367 | — | — |
| 2004 | 88 | #2,075 | — | — |
| 2003 | 86 | #2,072 | — | — |
| 2002 | 120 | #1,560 | — | — |
| 2001 | 88 | #1,960 | — | — |
| 2000 | 82 | #2,024 | — | — |
| 1995 | 138 | #1,238 | — | — |
| 1990 | 158 | #1,106 | — | — |
| 1985 | 183 | #874 | — | — |
| 1980 | 253 | #684 | 8 | #4,671 |
| 1975 | 249 | #631 | — | — |
| 1970 | 298 | #589 | — | — |
| 1965 | 377 | #488 | — | — |
| 1960 | 458 | #456 | — | — |
| 1955 | 660 | #331 | — | — |
| 1950 | 682 | #296 | — | — |
| 1945 | 680 | #259 | — | — |
| 1940 | 797 | #215 | — | — |
| 1935 | 867 | #199 | — | — |
| 1930 | 1,303 | #158 | 6 | #3,777 |
| 1925 | 1,824 | #142 | — | — |
| 1920 | 2,050 | #125 | 8 | #3,338 |
| 1915 | 1,891 | #107 | — | — |
| 1910 | 793 | #109 | — | — |
| 1905 | 655 | #101 | — | — |
| 1900 | 663 | #101 | — | — |
| 1895 | 513 | #104 | — | — |
| 1890 | 304 | #128 | — | — |
| 1885 | 121 | #168 | — | — |
| 1880 | 60 | #199 | — | — |
Famous people named Hilda
- Hilda Gadea Social activist · 1925–1974
- Hilda Heine Politician · b. 1951
- Hilda of Whitby Religious figure · 614–680
- Hilda Gobbi Actor · 1913–1988
- Hilda Solis Politician · b. 1957
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hilda mean?
Short form of Germanic names beginning or ending in hild (“battle”).
How popular is the name Hilda in 2025?
Hilda ranked #3,007 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hilda?
81,200 babies have been named Hilda in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hilda most popular?
Hilda peaked in 1921, when 2,137 newborns received the name.
Is Hilda a boy or girl name?
Hilda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hilda rising or falling?
Hilda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hilda?
Well-known people named Hilda include Hilda Gadea (social activist), Hilda Heine (politician), Hilda of Whitby (religious figure).