Heidi
5 countries#340 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Heidi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
149,687 births recorded 1929–2025 · currently #340 · peaked in 1972 with 4,741 births
Most common in: California, New York, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
13,035 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #80 · peaked in 2016 with 839 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
11,302 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #84 · peaked in 2016 with 752 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,698 births recorded 1941–2022 · currently #2132 · peaked in 1980 with 149 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Bas-Rhin, Haute-Savoie, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,100 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #91 · peaked in 2021 with 50 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
633 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #57 · peaked in 2021 with 48 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Heidi’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #294 | — |
| 2007 | #303 | ↓9 |
| 2008 | #289 | ↑14 |
| 2009 | #295 | ↓6 |
| 2010 | #303 | ↓8 |
| 2011 | #331 | ↓28 |
| 2012 | #338 | ↓7 |
| 2013 | #354 | ↓16 |
| 2014 | #346 | ↑8 |
| 2015 | #343 | ↑3 |
| 2016 | #366 | ↓23 |
| 2017 | #364 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #354 | ↑10 |
| 2019 | #373 | ↓19 |
| 2020 | #381 | ↓8 |
| 2021 | #396 | ↓15 |
| 2022 | #370 | ↑26 |
| 2023 | #352 | ↑18 |
| 2024 | #345 | ↑7 |
| 2025 | #340 | ↑5 |
Frequently asked questions about Heidi
Is Heidi a popular name?
Yes — Heidi currently ranks #340 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Heidi more common for boys or girls?
Heidi is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Heidi most popular?
Heidi peaked in 1972 in United States, with 4,741 recorded births that year.
Is Heidi rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Heidi’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3394 in 1929 to #340 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Heidi?
At least 165,420 babies have been recorded with the name Heidi across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Heidi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Heidi appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Heidi?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Heidi include Miley, Emory, Teagan, Leighton.
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