girl's name
Hildy
HIL-dee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 201
Hildy is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 5 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 1957, when 36 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1949.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hildy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 145 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 12 |
How Popular Is Hildy?
In 2018, Hildy was given to 5 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 Hildy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hildy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hildy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hildy
- English HIL-dee
Sibling Names for Hildy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hildy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hildy
How popular is the name Hildy?
In 2018, Hildy was given to 5 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 Hildy a girl's or a boy's name?
Hildy is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hildy?
Hildy has 2 syllables.
When was Hildy most popular?
Hildy peaked in 1957, when 36 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.