Hildegard
2 countries#7491 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hildegard was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,945 births recorded 1888–2025 · currently #7491 · peaked in 1915 with 81 births
Most common in: Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
226 births recorded 1901–1998 · peaked in 1910 with 15 births
Most common in: Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hildegard’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | #4300 | — |
| 1960 | #4437 | ↓137 |
| 1961 | #6567 | ↓2130 |
| 1962 | #5293 | ↑1274 |
| 1963 | #4539 | ↑754 |
| 1964 | #6009 | ↓1470 |
| 1968 | #6246 | ↓237 |
| 1970 | #7070 | ↓824 |
| 2014 | #14558 | ↓7488 |
| 2015 | #14482 | ↑76 |
| 2016 | #10113 | ↑4369 |
| 2017 | #14124 | ↓4011 |
| 2018 | #9806 | ↑4318 |
| 2019 | #7716 | ↑2090 |
| 2020 | #11090 | ↓3374 |
| 2021 | #8024 | ↑3066 |
| 2022 | #5638 | ↑2386 |
| 2023 | #6169 | ↓531 |
| 2024 | #6394 | ↓225 |
| 2025 | #7491 | ↓1097 |
Frequently asked questions about Hildegard
Is Hildegard a popular name?
Yes — Hildegard currently ranks #7491 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hildegard more common for boys or girls?
Hildegard is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hildegard most popular?
Hildegard peaked in 1915 in United States, with 81 recorded births that year.
Is Hildegard rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hildegard’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1136 in 1888 to #7491 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hildegard?
At least 2,171 babies have been recorded with the name Hildegard across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Hildegard popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hildegard appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Hildegard?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hildegard include Herlinda, Idania.
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