Hildur
Every Hildur since 1885 — 718 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hildur
Hildur is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1885, 718 American babies have been named Hildur. Its peak came in 1915, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Hildur stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hildur year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1925 | 9 | #3,499 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,401 |
| 1915 | 32 | #1,238 |
| 1910 | 15 | #1,183 |
| 1905 | 15 | #985 |
| 1900 | 18 | #900 |
| 1895 | 30 | #542 |
| 1890 | 11 | #850 |
| 1885 | 9 | #768 |
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Famous people named Hildur
- Hildur Guðnadóttir Musician · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hildur in 2025?
Hildur did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Hildur?
718 babies have been named Hildur in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hildur most popular?
Hildur peaked in 1915, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Hildur a boy or girl name?
Hildur is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hildur rising or falling?
Hildur has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Hildur?
Well-known people named Hildur include Hildur Guðnadóttir (musician).