Mildred
From the name of an 8th-century English saint, Old English Mildþrȳþ (from milde (“mild”) + þrȳþ (“strength”)).
Every Mildred since 1880 — 452,998 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mildred
Mildred is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,973 in 2025 with 98 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 452,998 American babies have been named Mildred. Its peak came in 1920, when 18,099 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 Mildred stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mildred 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 | 98 | #1,973 | — | — |
| 2024 | 92 | #2,093 | — | — |
| 2023 | 109 | #1,841 | — | — |
| 2022 | 108 | #1,882 | — | — |
| 2021 | 102 | #1,940 | — | — |
| 2020 | 96 | #1,974 | — | — |
| 2019 | 77 | #2,347 | — | — |
| 2018 | 93 | #2,077 | — | — |
| 2017 | 83 | #2,265 | — | — |
| 2016 | 79 | #2,378 | — | — |
| 2015 | 88 | #2,159 | — | — |
| 2014 | 82 | #2,285 | — | — |
| 2013 | 74 | #2,454 | — | — |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,757 | — | — |
| 2011 | 70 | #2,577 | — | — |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,632 | — | — |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,666 | — | — |
| 2008 | 87 | #2,262 | — | — |
| 2007 | 93 | #2,158 | — | — |
| 2006 | 76 | #2,453 | — | — |
| 2005 | 73 | #2,426 | — | — |
| 2004 | 80 | #2,224 | — | — |
| 2003 | 90 | #2,014 | — | — |
| 2002 | 83 | #2,072 | — | — |
| 2001 | 75 | #2,184 | — | — |
| 2000 | 81 | #2,046 | — | — |
| 1995 | 84 | #1,743 | — | — |
| 1990 | 109 | #1,441 | — | — |
| 1985 | 107 | #1,267 | — | — |
| 1980 | 159 | #944 | — | — |
| 1975 | 256 | #615 | — | — |
| 1970 | 482 | #454 | 7 | #4,101 |
| 1965 | 749 | #329 | — | — |
| 1960 | 1,081 | #275 | 7 | #3,550 |
| 1955 | 1,642 | #197 | 10 | #2,704 |
| 1950 | 2,296 | #135 | 5 | #4,028 |
| 1945 | 2,960 | #93 | 8 | #2,693 |
| 1940 | 3,938 | #58 | 32 | #1,199 |
| 1935 | 5,546 | #35 | 32 | #1,183 |
| 1930 | 9,356 | #21 | 37 | #1,167 |
| 1925 | 14,453 | #9 | 45 | #1,036 |
| 1920 | 18,060 | #6 | 39 | #1,149 |
| 1915 | 15,254 | #6 | 38 | #1,051 |
| 1910 | 5,692 | #8 | 18 | #724 |
| 1905 | 3,758 | #8 | 17 | #582 |
| 1900 | 2,800 | #20 | 13 | #720 |
| 1895 | 1,474 | #39 | 6 | #1,044 |
| 1890 | 635 | #71 | 6 | #960 |
| 1885 | 245 | #111 | — | — |
| 1880 | 132 | #121 | — | — |
Famous people named Mildred
- Mildred Harris Actor · 1901–1944
- Mildred Natwick Actor · 1905–1994
- Mildred Dresselhaus Physicist · 1930–2017
- Mildred Davis Actor · 1901–1969
- Mildred McDaniel Athlete · 1933–2004
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mildred mean?
From the name of an 8th-century English saint, Old English Mildþrȳþ (from milde (“mild”) + þrȳþ (“strength”)).
How popular is the name Mildred in 2025?
Mildred ranked #1,973 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 98 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mildred?
452,998 babies have been named Mildred in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mildred most popular?
Mildred peaked in 1920, when 18,099 newborns received the name.
Is Mildred a boy or girl name?
Mildred is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mildred rising or falling?
Mildred is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mildred?
Well-known people named Mildred include Mildred Harris (actor), Mildred Natwick (actor), Mildred Dresselhaus (physicist).