Hildegarde
Hildegarde is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Battle enclosure, battle guard, or fortress.
Origin and history
Hildegarde is a classic Germanic name derived from elements meaning battle and enclosure or guard. It was traditionally associated with Saint Hildegard von Bingen, a medieval German polymath. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but is now extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,326 babies in the United States have been named Hildegarde since 1880. It ranks #3653 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- WI (30.6 %)
- NY (22.8 %)
- MN (8.8 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 24 |
| 1890-1900 | 183 |
| 1900-1910 | 294 |
| 1910-1920 | 719 |
| 1920-1930 | 563 |
| 1930-1940 | 308 |
| 1940-1950 | 149 |
| 1950-1960 | 68 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Hildegarde
- Hildegarde Graham: Singer, Cabaret performer
Nicknames
Hildy, Hilda
Fun facts
- Saint Hildegard of Bingen was a medieval polymath, composer, and writer who was named a Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012.
- The name was most common in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s before falling out of general usage.