Hildred
Hildred is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,890 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
Hildred first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 75 babies have been named Hildred in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hildred is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,890 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,890
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Also a Boy Name
Hildred is also used as a boy name, ranked #20042.
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About the Name Hildred
Hildred is a girl name .
Is Hildred a boy or girl name? Hildred is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,890 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,042. Hildred is more commonly used as a boy name.
Hildred is currently ranked #28,890 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hildred include Hil, Hiy, Hilie, and Hildie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hildred 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