Hilde
Every Hilde since 1916 — 392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hilde
Hilde is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,554 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 392 American babies have been named Hilde. Its peak came in 2021, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Hilde stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hilde year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,554 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,737 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,664 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,412 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,259 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,170 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,804 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,478 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,039 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,201 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,410 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,330 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,700 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,786 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,553 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,661 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,837 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,193 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,886 |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,951 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,180 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,835 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,057 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,492 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,179 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Hilde
- Hilde Holger Dancer · 1905–2001
- Hilde Domin Writer · 1909–2006
- Hilde Krahwinkel Sperling Tennis player · 1908–1981
- Hilde Schrader Swimmer · 1910–1966
- Hilde Gjermundshaug Pedersen Skier · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hilde in 2025?
Hilde ranked #8,554 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hilde?
392 babies have been named Hilde in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hilde most popular?
Hilde peaked in 2021, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Hilde a boy or girl name?
Hilde is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hilde rising or falling?
Hilde is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hilde?
Well-known people named Hilde include Hilde Holger (dancer), Hilde Domin (writer), Hilde Krahwinkel Sperling (tennis player).