Total births
60
Girls' name · since 1888
Hedvig
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 60 babies named Hedvig, peaking in 1896. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 60
- total births
- 1888–1917
- years on record
- 1890s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
60 girls have been named Hedvig since 1888, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Hedvig recorded 60 times among girls since 1888, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1890s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 1917.
- 60 total births
- 1888–1917 years on record
- 1890s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
60 girls have been named Hedvig since 1888, peaking in the 1890s, last recorded in 1917.
- 60
- total births
- 1888–1917
- years on record
- 1890s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1890s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Hedvig was born in this single decade.
1896
Single peak year
8 babies were named Hedvig in 1896 - its busiest year on record.
Hedvig's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hedvig's full recorded timeline at 1898, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1888, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1896 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hedvig at a glance
Last recorded 1917Peak year
1896
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Hedvig popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1917
- Peak year (1896)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Hedvig by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1890s was Hedvig's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Hedvig births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 10
1880s
10 births
- 1890s
1890s
30 births
- 1910s
1910s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1890s at 30 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hedvig? ▼
Hedvig has been given to 60 babies in the U.S. since 1888, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1917. 8 babies were born in 1896, its single highest year.
When was Hedvig most popular? ▼
Hedvig was most popular in the 1890s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1896.
How long has the name Hedvig been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hedvig since 1888 -- 30 years through the most recent 1917 data.
What names are similar to Hedvig? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hedwig, Hedy, Hedda, Heddy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hedvig's data
- Hedvig's usage has stayed within range of its 1890s decade-level peak (30 total births) through the 1910s (20) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hedvig
Nearby Names Like Hedvig
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hedvig
Hedwig Girl
3,077 births
Hedy Girl
#11193 2,316 births
Hedda Girl
222 births
Heddy Girl
135 births
Hedi Girl
108 births
Compare Hedvig side by side: Hedvig vs Hedwig Hedvig vs Hedy Hedvig vs Hedda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1888–1917 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hedvig: Baby Name Since 1888 - 60 Births, Peak 1896." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hedvig. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hedvig draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.