Hildegarde
Pronunciation: [ h-IHLD-ihg-ahrd ]
Hildegarde is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,363 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
Hildegarde first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 86 babies have been named Hildegarde in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hildegarde is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,363 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,363
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Hildegarde
Hildegarde is a girl name .
Hildegarde is currently ranked #8,363 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hildegarde include Hil, Hiy, Hilie, and Hildie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hildegarde 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