Total births
1,945
Girls' name · since 1888
Hildegard
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 1,945 babies named Hildegard, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6406
- among girls today
- 1,945
- born since 1888
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
1,945 babies have been named Hildegard since 1888, making it today's #6406 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hildegard has been recorded 1,945 times among girls since 1888, currently ranked #6406 nationally and more common than 64% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2025.
- #6406 among girls today
- 1,945 born since 1888
- 1910s peak decade
- 64% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Hildegard is currently the #6406 girls' name in America, more common than 64% of girls - 1,945 born since 1888, peaking in the 1910s.
- #6406
- among girls today
- 1,945
- born since 1888
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Hildegard vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6406
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 64% of names given to girls today.
1910s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Hildegard was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
81 babies were named Hildegard in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
How Hildegard compares
1,945 Top 22% higher than 78% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hildegard's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hildegard | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,945 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 81 | 48 | 19,840 |
Hildegard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hildegard's SSA record in two at 1934 and the more recent half accounts for 27% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 73%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 81, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hildegard at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1915
Current rank
#6,406
Active since
1888
Hildegard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2025
- Peak year (1915)
- 81
- Annual births at peak, across 138 years of records
Hildegard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Hildegard's strongest decade.
483 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Hildegard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 130
1890s
130 births
- 1900s
1900s
219 births
- 1910s
1910s
483 births
- 1920s
1920s
436 births
- 1930s
1930s
276 births
- 1940s 108
1940s
108 births
- 1950s 93
1950s
93 births
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 2010s 52
2010s
52 births
- 2020s 94
2020s
94 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 483 births (25% of all-time use).
How Hildegard 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 Hildegard's total volume
Hildegard vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hildegard by state
Where Hildegard concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 157 | 8.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 141 | 7.2% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 132 | 6.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 33 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 13 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #7 | North Dakota | | 7 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.3% |
Minnesota share of Hildegard's total US births 8.1%
Even split
157 of 1,945 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Hildegard appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hildegard? ▼
Hildegard has been given to 1,945 babies in the U.S. since 1888, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6406 as of the latest data. 81 babies were born in 1915, its single highest year.
When was Hildegard most popular? ▼
Hildegard was most popular in the 1910s decade with 483 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Hildegard most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hildegard are Minnesota (157 births), New York (141 births), Wisconsin (132 births).
How long has the name Hildegard been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hildegard since 1888 -- 138 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Hildegard? ▼
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 Hildegard's data
- Hildegard's decade-level peak was the 1910s (483 total births); usage has since declined to 94 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Hildegards (157 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Hildegard
Nearby Names Like Hildegard
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hildegard
Hilda Girl
#3014 81,022 births
Hillary Girl
#2333 29,043 births
Hilary Girl
#3980 24,171 births
Hilma Girl
2,999 births
Hildred Girl
2,404 births
Compare Hildegard side by side: Hildegard vs Hilda Hildegard vs Hillary Hildegard vs Hilary
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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, 1888–2025 (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. "Hildegard: #6406 Girls' Name - 1,945 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hildegard. 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 Hildegard 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.