Hilda
Hilda is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Battle or battle woman.
Origin and history
Hilda is derived from the Old Norse name Hildr or Germanic elements meaning 'battle'. It was widely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, though it is used far less frequently today. The name carries a strong vintage appeal and classic Germanic roots.
Popularity in the United States
81,022 babies in the United States have been named Hilda since 1880. It ranks #437 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1785.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.8 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- NC (7.6 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,280 |
| 1890-1900 | 4,732 |
| 1900-1910 | 6,783 |
| 1910-1920 | 15,674 |
| 1920-1930 | 18,191 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,454 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,567 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,303 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,596 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,582 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,907 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,362 |
| 2000-2010 | 827 |
| 2010-2019 | 448 |
| 2020-2029 | 316 |
Famous people named Hilda
- Hilda Doolittle: Poet, Novelist
- Hilda Solis: Politician, Cabinet Official
Nicknames
Hildy, Hildie
Fun facts
- Saint Hilda of Whitby was a prominent 7th-century Anglo-Saxon patron of arts and education.
- Hilda was a top 100 name for girls in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.