Total births
1,033
Girls' name · since 1958
Hiedi
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 1,033 babies named Hiedi, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,033
- total births
- 1958–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Hiedi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,033 recorded since 1958.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hiedi has been recorded 1,033 times among girls since 1958, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2012.
- 1,033 total births
- 1958–2012 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,033 girls have been named Hiedi since 1958, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2012.
- 1,033
- total births
- 1958–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Hiedi was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
56 babies were named Hiedi in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Hiedi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hiedi's full recorded timeline at 1982, 32% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 68% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2002, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1979 peak of 56 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hiedi at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Hiedi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2012
- Peak year (1979)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Hiedi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Hiedi's strongest decade.
432 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Hiedi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1960s 164
1960s
164 births
- 1970s
1970s
432 births
- 1980s
1980s
262 births
- 1990s 108
1990s
108 births
- 2000s 37
2000s
37 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 432 births (42% of all-time use).
How Hiedi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Hiedi's total volume
Hiedi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hiedi by state
Where Hiedi concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 73 | 7.1% |
| #2 | Washington | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.6% |
California share of Hiedi's total US births 7.1%
Even split
73 of 1,033 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hiedi? ▼
Hiedi has been given to 1,033 babies in the U.S. since 1958, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 56 babies were born in 1979, its single highest year.
When was Hiedi most popular? ▼
Hiedi was most popular in the 1970s decade with 432 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Hiedi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hiedi are California (73 births), Washington (10 births), Ohio (6 births).
How long has the name Hiedi been used? ▼
Records for Hiedi go back to 1958, giving 55 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Hiedi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hien, Hieu, Hiede. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hiedi's data
- Hiedi's decade-level peak was the 1970s (432 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Hiedis (73 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Hiedi
Nearby Names Like Hiedi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hiedi
Compare Hiedi side by side: Hiedi vs Hien Hiedi vs Hieu Hiedi vs Hiede
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1958–2012 (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. "Hiedi: Baby Name Since 1958 - 1,033 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hiedi. 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 Hiedi 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 July 2026.