Hilda
Pronunciation: [ h-IHLD-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hilda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 35 babies have been named Hilda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hilda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,011 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,011
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Hilda is also used as a girl name, ranked #3055.
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About the Name Hilda
Hilda is a boy name .
Is Hilda a boy or girl name? Hilda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,011 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,055. Hilda is more commonly used as a girl name.
Hilda is currently ranked #20,011 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hilda include Hil, Hiy, Hiie, and Hilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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