Total births
2,326
Girls' name · since 1885
Hildegarde
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 2,326 babies named Hildegarde, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,326
- total births
- 1885–1961
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
2,326 girls have been named Hildegarde since 1885, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Hildegarde has 2,326 recorded births among girls since 1885, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1910s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 1961.
- 2,326 total births
- 1885–1961 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,326 girls have been named Hildegarde since 1885, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1961.
- 2,326
- total births
- 1885–1961
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Hildegarde was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
124 babies were named Hildegarde in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Hildegarde's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hildegarde's full recorded timeline at 1924, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1956, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1915 peak of 124 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hildegarde at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Hildegarde popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1961
- Peak year (1915)
- 124
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Hildegarde by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Hildegarde's strongest decade.
719 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Hildegarde births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 24
1880s
24 births
- 1890s 183
1890s
183 births
- 1900s
1900s
294 births
- 1910s
1910s
719 births
- 1920s
1920s
563 births
- 1930s
1930s
308 births
- 1940s 149
1940s
149 births
- 1950s 68
1950s
68 births
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 719 births (31% of all-time use).
How Hildegarde 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 Hildegarde's total volume
Hildegarde vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hildegarde by state
Where Hildegarde concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wisconsin | | 233 | 10.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 174 | 7.5% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 67 | 2.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 51 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 49 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 48 | 2.1% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 35 | 1.5% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 31 | 1.3% |
Wisconsin share of Hildegarde's total US births 10.0%
Even split
233 of 2,326 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Hildegarde appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hildegarde? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 2,326 babies named Hildegarde. The most recent recorded year was 1961. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 124 births.
When was Hildegarde most popular? ▼
Hildegarde was most popular in the 1910s decade with 719 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Hildegarde most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hildegarde are Wisconsin (233 births), New York (174 births), Minnesota (67 births).
How long has the name Hildegarde been used? ▼
Hildegarde has been recorded in Social Security data since 1885, spanning 77 years of data through 1961.
What names are similar to Hildegarde? ▼
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 Hildegarde's data
- Hildegarde's decade-level peak was the 1910s (719 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Wisconsin records the most Hildegardes (233 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Wisconsin 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 Hildegarde
Nearby Names Like Hildegarde
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hildegarde
Hilda Girl
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Hillary Girl
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Hilary Girl
#3980 24,171 births
Hilma Girl
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Hildred Girl
2,404 births
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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, 1885–1961 (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. "Hildegarde: Baby Name Since 1885 - 2,326 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hildegarde. 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 Hildegarde 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.