Mildred
Pronunciation: [ m-IHLDR-ihd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mildred first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 69 babies have been named Mildred in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mildred is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,050 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,050
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Mildred
Mildred is a boy name .
Is Mildred a boy or girl name? Mildred is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,050 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,096. Mildred is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mildred is currently ranked #14,050 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mildred include Mil, Mild, Mildy, Mildie, Red, Redy, Redie, Miy, Miie, and Milkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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