Heddy vs Hedwig
Side-by-side comparison of Heddy and Hedwig - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Heddy | Hedwig |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 135 | 3,077 |
| Peak Year | 1943 | 1918 |
| Peak Year Births | 12 | 159 |
| Peak Decade | 1940s | 1910s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1922 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Heddy | Hedwig |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | - | 151 |
| 1890s | - | 336 |
| 1900s | - | 295 |
| 1910s | - | 1,090 |
| 1920s | 11 | 808 |
| 1930s | 5 | 173 |
| 1940s | 69 | 117 |
| 1950s | 45 | 79 |
| 1960s | 5 | 28 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1922–1962.