Total births
2,999
Girls' name · since 1880
Hilma
Hilma has 2,999 recorded births since 1880 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1915 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,999
- total births
- 1880–1971
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
2,999 girls have been named Hilma since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hilma has been recorded 2,999 times among girls since 1880, 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 1880 to 1971.
- 2,999 total births
- 1880–1971 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,999 girls have been named Hilma since 1880, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1971.
- 2,999
- total births
- 1880–1971
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Hilma was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
105 babies were named Hilma in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Hilma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hilma splits its recorded history at 1920: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1915 peak of 105 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hilma at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Hilma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1971
- Peak year (1915)
- 105
- Annual births at peak, across 92 years of records
Hilma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Hilma's strongest decade.
743 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Hilma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 251
1880s
251 births
- 1890s
1890s
415 births
- 1900s
1900s
406 births
- 1910s
1910s
743 births
- 1920s
1920s
638 births
- 1930s 288
1930s
288 births
- 1940s 152
1940s
152 births
- 1950s 86
1950s
86 births
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 743 births (25% of all-time use).
How Hilma 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 Hilma's total volume
Hilma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hilma by state
Where Hilma concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 126 | 4.2% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 73 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 43 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Wisconsin | | 38 | 1.3% |
| #5 | North Dakota | | 24 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 23 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Iowa | | 19 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 0.5% |
Minnesota share of Hilma's total US births 4.2%
Even split
126 of 2,999 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Hilma appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hilma? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 2,999 babies named Hilma. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 105 births.
When was Hilma most popular? ▼
Hilma was most popular in the 1910s decade with 743 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Hilma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hilma are Minnesota (126 births), Michigan (73 births), Texas (43 births).
How long has the name Hilma been used? ▼
Records for Hilma go back to 1880, giving 92 years of history through 1971.
What names are similar to Hilma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hilda, Hillary, Hilary, Hildred, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hilma's data
- Hilma's decade-level peak was the 1910s (743 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Hilmas (126 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 Hilma
Nearby Names Like Hilma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hilma
Hilda Girl
#3014 81,022 births
Hillary Girl
#2333 29,043 births
Hilary Girl
#3980 24,171 births
Hildred Girl
2,404 births
Hildegarde Girl
2,326 births
Compare Hilma side by side: Hilma vs Hilda Hilma vs Hillary Hilma vs Hilary
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1880–1971 (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. "Hilma: Baby Name Since 1880 - 2,999 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hilma. 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 Hilma 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.