Hilde
Pronunciation: [ h-IHLD ]
Hilde is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,105 in the US, popular nicknames include Hil, Hiy, and Hilie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Hilde first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 284 babies have been named Hilde in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hilde is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,105 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,105
- Total SSA Count
- 14
Alternative Spellings
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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About the Name Hilde
Hilde is a girl name .
Hilde is currently ranked #8,105 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hilde include Hil, Hiy, and Hilie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hilde include Hilda . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis