Heide
Every Heide since 1948 — 2,103 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Heide
Heide is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1948, 2,103 American babies have been named Heide. Its peak came in 1968, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Heide stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Heide year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,143 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,597 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,544 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,618 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,881 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,155 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,193 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,159 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,525 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,548 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,167 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,562 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,934 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,209 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,246 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,330 |
| 1980 | 47 | #2,164 |
| 1975 | 49 | #1,859 |
| 1970 | 68 | #1,481 |
| 1965 | 79 | #1,212 |
| 1960 | 66 | #1,358 |
| 1955 | 33 | #1,857 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,594 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Heide
- Heide Rosendahl Athlete · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Heide in 2025?
Heide did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Heide?
2,103 babies have been named Heide in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Heide most popular?
Heide peaked in 1968, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Heide a boy or girl name?
Heide is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Heide rising or falling?
Heide is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Heide?
Well-known people named Heide include Heide Rosendahl (athlete).