Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Hedda
//ˈhɛdə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19435 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hedda's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hedda's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hedda |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
Hedda through the decades
- Hedda peaked in 1943, when 13 babies were named Hedda in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1954–2007), use of Hedda has fallen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.