Total births
120
Girls' name · since 1901
Hildagard
Since 1901, U.S. Social Security records show 120 babies named Hildagard, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 120
- total births
- 1901–1930
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
120 girls have been named Hildagard since 1901, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Hildagard recorded 120 times among girls since 1901, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 1930.
- 120 total births
- 1901–1930 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
120 girls have been named Hildagard since 1901, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1930.
- 120
- total births
- 1901–1930
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Hildagard was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
12 babies were named Hildagard in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Hildagard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hildagard splits its recorded history at 1919: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1930 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hildagard at a glance
Last recorded 1930Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1901
Hildagard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–1930
- Peak year (1916)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Hildagard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Hildagard's strongest decade.
58 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Hildagard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 9
1900s
9 births
- 1910s
1910s
58 births
- 1920s
1920s
48 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 58 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hildagard? ▼
120 babies have been named Hildagard since 1901. It was last recorded in 1930. The peak year was 1916 with 12 births.
When was Hildagard most popular? ▼
Hildagard was most popular in the 1910s decade with 58 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Hildagard been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hildagard since 1901 -- 30 years through the most recent 1930 data.
What names are similar to Hildagard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hilda, Hillary, Hilary, Hilma, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hildagard's data
- Hildagard's decade-level peak was the 1910s (58 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Hildagard
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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, 1901–1930 (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. "Hildagard: Baby Name Since 1901 - 120 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hildagard. 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 Hildagard 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.