Girl nameCurrently #6,727 in the USRising
Hildegard
//ˈhɪldəˌɡɑɹd//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19159 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hildegard'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.
Hildegard's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hildegard |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 13 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 13 |
| 1896 | 21 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1899 | 20 |
| 1900 | 23 |
| 1901 | 21 |
| 1902 | 28 |
| 1903 | 17 |
| 1904 | 23 |
| 1905 | 21 |
| 1906 | 34 |
| 1907 | 18 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1909 | 21 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 22 |
| 1912 | 45 |
| 1913 | 39 |
| 1914 | 44 |
| 1915 | 81 |
| 1916 | 70 |
| 1917 | 63 |
| 1918 | 57 |
| 1919 | 50 |
| 1920 | 35 |
| 1921 | 35 |
| 1922 | 43 |
| 1923 | 47 |
| 1924 | 38 |
| 1925 | 46 |
| 1926 | 47 |
| 1927 | 57 |
| 1928 | 44 |
| 1929 | 44 |
| 1930 | 50 |
| 1931 | 31 |
| 1932 | 30 |
| 1933 | 34 |
| 1934 | 31 |
| 1935 | 24 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 25 |
| 1938 | 23 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Hildegard through the decades
- Hildegard peaked in 1915, when 81 babies were named Hildegard in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Hildegard has risen 69% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hildegard currently ranks #6,727 in the US and is on the rise.