Total births
789
Unisex name · since 1892
Hildreth
789 babies named Hildreth in U.S. Social Security records since 1892, with the highest year being 1918. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 789
- total births
- 1892–1956
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Hildreth is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 789 have been recorded since 1892.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hildreth has been recorded 789 times among girls since 1892, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, 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 1892 to 1956.
- 789 total births
- 1892–1956 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
789 girls have been named Hildreth since 1892, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1956.
- 789
- total births
- 1892–1956
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Hildreth was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
40 babies were named Hildreth in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Hildreth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hildreth's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1895, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hildreth at a glance
Last recorded 1956Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Hildreth popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–1956
- Peak year (1918)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Hildreth popularity over time - boys
97 total births recorded since 1914 (Hildreth as boys' name)
Hildreth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Hildreth's strongest decade.
263 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Hildreth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 31
1890s
31 births
- 1900s 94
1900s
94 births
- 1910s
1910s
263 births
- 1920s
1920s
231 births
- 1930s 89
1930s
89 births
- 1940s 61
1940s
61 births
- 1950s 20
1950s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 263 births (33% of all-time use).
How Hildreth 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 Hildreth's total volume
Hildreth vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hildreth by state
Where Hildreth concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 18 | 2.3% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 15 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
Kentucky share of Hildreth's total US births 2.3%
Even split
18 of 789 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hildreth? ▼
Since 1892, Social Security records show 789 babies named Hildreth. The most recent recorded year was 1956. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 40 births.
When was Hildreth most popular? ▼
Hildreth was most popular in the 1910s decade with 263 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Hildreth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hildreth are Kentucky (18 births), Indiana (15 births), Ohio (5 births).
Is Hildreth a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Hildreth is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 789 births, and as a boy's name it has 97 births.
How long has the name Hildreth been used? ▼
Records for Hildreth go back to 1892, giving 65 years of history through 1956.
What names are similar to Hildreth? ▼
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 Hildreth's data
- Hildreth's decade-level peak was the 1910s (263 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Hildreths (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Hildreth
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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, 1892–1956 (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. "Hildreth: Baby Name Since 1892 - 789 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hildreth. 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 Hildreth 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.