Hilma
A female given name from the Germanic languages in occasional use at the turn of the 20th century.
Every Hilma since 1880 — 2,999 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hilma
Hilma 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 1880, 2,999 American babies have been named Hilma. Its peak came in 1915, when 105 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 Hilma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hilma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1960 | 8 | #4,926 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,451 |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,480 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,275 |
| 1940 | 21 | #1,765 |
| 1935 | 28 | #1,395 |
| 1930 | 42 | #1,147 |
| 1925 | 63 | #942 |
| 1920 | 101 | #722 |
| 1915 | 105 | #646 |
| 1910 | 41 | #668 |
| 1905 | 32 | #627 |
| 1900 | 38 | #562 |
| 1895 | 44 | #430 |
| 1890 | 42 | #389 |
| 1885 | 34 | #344 |
| 1880 | 10 | #561 |
Famous people named Hilma
- Hilma af Klint Painter · 1862–1944
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hilma mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages in occasional use at the turn of the 20th century.
How popular is the name Hilma in 2025?
Hilma 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 Hilma?
2,999 babies have been named Hilma in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hilma most popular?
Hilma peaked in 1915, when 105 newborns received the name.
Is Hilma a boy or girl name?
Hilma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hilma rising or falling?
Hilma has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Hilma?
Well-known people named Hilma include Hilma af Klint (painter).