Hilda
Female name · ↓ Falling
42,677
Total Births
1916
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Hilda
Hilda is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 42,677 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 2,069 births |
| 1890s | 5,334 births |
| 1900s | 6,771 births |
| 1910s | 8,241 births |
| 1920s | 7,652 births |
| 1930s | 4,033 births |
| 1940s | 3,059 births |
| 1950s | 2,538 births |
| 1960s | 1,409 births |
| 1970s | 1,014 births |
| 1980s | 557 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hilda?
Hilda has been given to 42,677 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1916 with 918 births that year.
Is Hilda a boy or girl name?
Hilda is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Hilda most popular?
Hilda was most popular in 1916, when 918 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Hilda?
Hilda first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).