Hedwige vs Hedwig
Side-by-side comparison of Hedwige and Hedwig — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Hedwige | Hedwig |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 7 | 3,077 |
| Peak Year | 1893 | 1918 |
| Peak Year Births | 7 | 159 |
| Peak Decade | 1890ss | 1910ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1893 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Hedwige | Hedwig |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 151 |
| 1890ss | 7 | 336 |
| 1900ss | — | 295 |
| 1910ss | — | 1,090 |
| 1920ss | — | 808 |
| 1930ss | — | 173 |
| 1940ss | — | 117 |
| 1950ss | — | 79 |
| 1960ss | — | 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, 1893–1893.