unisex name
Hildred
HIL-drid (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,825
Hildred is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 85% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1965 it was given to 6 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 1923, when 107 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1889.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hildred Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 184 |
| 1900s | 263 |
| 1910s | 701 |
| 1920s | 862 |
| 1930s | 449 |
| 1940s | 240 |
| 1950s | 99 |
| 1960s | 22 |
How Popular Is Hildred?
In 1965, Hildred was given to 6 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 Hildred
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hildred Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hildred over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hildred
- English HIL-drid
Sibling Names for Hildred
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hildred — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hildred
How popular is the name Hildred?
In 1965, Hildred was given to 6 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 Hildred a girl's or a boy's name?
Hildred is used for both girls and boys. About 85% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Hildred?
Hildred has 2 syllables.
When was Hildred most popular?
Hildred peaked in 1923, when 107 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.