Heidi
Every Heidi since 1929 — 149,687 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Heidi
Heidi is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #340 in 2025 with 894 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1929, 149,687 American babies have been named Heidi. Its peak came in 1972, when 4,741 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Heidi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Heidi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 894 | #340 | — | — |
| 2024 | 906 | #345 | — | — |
| 2023 | 868 | #352 | — | — |
| 2022 | 858 | #370 | — | — |
| 2021 | 795 | #396 | — | — |
| 2020 | 810 | #382 | — | — |
| 2019 | 845 | #373 | — | — |
| 2018 | 901 | #354 | — | — |
| 2017 | 855 | #364 | — | — |
| 2016 | 889 | #366 | — | — |
| 2015 | 955 | #343 | — | — |
| 2014 | 957 | #346 | — | — |
| 2013 | 903 | #354 | — | — |
| 2012 | 931 | #339 | — | — |
| 2011 | 954 | #331 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,069 | #303 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,117 | #295 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,168 | #289 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,122 | #303 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,124 | #294 | — | — |
| 2005 | 994 | #324 | — | — |
| 2004 | 934 | #343 | — | — |
| 2003 | 978 | #315 | — | — |
| 2002 | 954 | #322 | — | — |
| 2001 | 831 | #356 | — | — |
| 2000 | 880 | #351 | — | — |
| 1995 | 961 | #289 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,466 | #200 | — | — |
| 1985 | 2,321 | #125 | 8 | #4,861 |
| 1980 | 4,027 | #79 | 21 | #2,396 |
| 1975 | 4,294 | #66 | 14 | #2,810 |
| 1970 | 4,642 | #81 | 16 | #2,334 |
| 1965 | 3,559 | #105 | 5 | #4,141 |
| 1960 | 2,341 | #170 | 5 | #4,282 |
| 1955 | 1,030 | #261 | — | — |
| 1950 | 247 | #520 | — | — |
| 1945 | 83 | #825 | — | — |
| 1940 | 40 | #1,160 | — | — |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,630 | — | — |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,937 | — | — |
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Famous people named Heidi
- Heidi Klum Model · b. 1973
- Heidi Brühl Singer · 1942–1991
- Heidi Hautala Politician · b. 1955
- Heidi Biebl Skier · b. 1941
- Heidi Løke Handball player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Heidi in 2025?
Heidi ranked #340 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 894 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Heidi?
149,687 babies have been named Heidi in the United States since 1929, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Heidi most popular?
Heidi peaked in 1972, when 4,741 newborns received the name.
Is Heidi a boy or girl name?
Heidi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Heidi rising or falling?
Heidi has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Heidi?
Well-known people named Heidi include Heidi Klum (model), Heidi Brühl (singer), Heidi Hautala (politician).