boy's name
Hilding
HIL-ding
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 191
Hilding is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1941 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1915, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1892.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hilding Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 101 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 7 |
How Popular Is Hilding?
In 1941, Hilding was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hilding
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hilding Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hilding over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hilding
- Pronunciation HIL-ding
Sibling Names for Hilding
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hilding — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hilding
How popular is the name Hilding?
In 1941, Hilding was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hilding a girl's or a boy's name?
Hilding is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hilding?
Hilding has 2 syllables.
When was Hilding most popular?
Hilding peaked in 1915, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.