Hedwig
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hedwig was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,077 births recorded 1880–1968 · peaked in 1918 with 159 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Connecticut
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
353 births recorded 1900–1944 · peaked in 1902 with 25 births
Most common in: Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hedwig’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | #2447 | — |
| 1944 | #3378 | ↓931 |
| 1945 | #3388 | ↓10 |
| 1946 | #3665 | ↓277 |
| 1947 | #3448 | ↑217 |
| 1948 | #3137 | ↑311 |
| 1949 | #2999 | ↑138 |
| 1950 | #3962 | ↓963 |
| 1951 | #4385 | ↓423 |
| 1952 | #2806 | ↑1579 |
| 1953 | #4226 | ↓1420 |
| 1954 | #3325 | ↑901 |
| 1955 | #3571 | ↓246 |
| 1956 | #4837 | ↓1266 |
| 1958 | #6103 | ↓1266 |
| 1959 | #5566 | ↑537 |
| 1960 | #5168 | ↑398 |
| 1962 | #4533 | ↑635 |
| 1964 | #6009 | ↓1476 |
| 1968 | #6246 | ↓237 |
Frequently asked questions about Hedwig
Is Hedwig a popular name?
Hedwig has 3,077 recorded births in United States between 1880 and 1968, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Hedwig more common for boys or girls?
Hedwig is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hedwig most popular?
Hedwig peaked in 1918 in United States, with 159 recorded births that year.
Is Hedwig rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hedwig’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #679 in 1880 to #6246 in 1968.
How many babies have been named Hedwig?
At least 3,430 babies have been recorded with the name Hedwig across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Hedwig popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hedwig appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.