Total births
7
Girls' name · since 1893
Hedwige
Since 1893, U.S. Social Security records show 7 babies named Hedwige, peaking in 1893. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 7
- total births
- 1893–1893
- years on record
- 1890s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
7 girls have been named Hedwige since 1893, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Hedwige recorded 7 times among girls since 1893, 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 1893 to 1893.
- 7 total births
- 1893–1893 years on record
- 1890s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
7 girls have been named Hedwige since 1893, peaking in the 1890s, last recorded in 1893.
- 7
- total births
- 1893–1893
- years on record
- 1890s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1890s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Hedwige was born in this single decade.
1893
Single peak year
7 babies were named Hedwige in 1893 - its busiest year on record.
Hedwige at a glance
Last recorded 1893Peak year
1893
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1893
Hedwige popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1893–1893
- Peak year (1893)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 1 years of records
Hedwige by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1890s was Hedwige's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Hedwige births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s
1890s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1890s at 7 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hedwige? ▼
7 babies have been named Hedwige since 1893. It was last recorded in 1893. The peak year was 1893 with 7 births.
When was Hedwige most popular? ▼
Hedwige was most popular in the 1890s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1893.
How long has the name Hedwige been used? ▼
Hedwige has been recorded in Social Security data since 1893, spanning 1 year of data through 1893.
What names are similar to Hedwige? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Hedwige
Nearby Names Like Hedwige
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hedwige
Hedwig Girl
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Hedy Girl
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Hedda Girl
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Heddy Girl
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Hedi Girl
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Compare Hedwige side by side: Hedwige vs Hedwig Hedwige vs Hedy Hedwige vs Hedda
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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, 1893–1893 (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. "Hedwige: Baby Name Since 1893 - 7 Births, Peak 1893." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hedwige. 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 Hedwige 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.