Hildred
Hildred is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Battle counsel or battle advice.
Origin and history
Hildred is an Old English name derived from elements meaning battle and counsel. It was primarily used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and has since become extremely rare. Today, it is perceived as an archaic, vintage name with historic Anglo-Saxon roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,404 babies in the United States have been named Hildred since 1880. It ranks #3600 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (20.4 %)
- MO (13.5 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
- WV (7.4 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 184 |
| 1900-1910 | 263 |
| 1910-1920 | 626 |
| 1920-1930 | 736 |
| 1930-1940 | 347 |
| 1940-1950 | 168 |
| 1950-1960 | 64 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Hildy, Hilda
Fun facts
- The name is constructed from the ancient Germanic elements 'hild' (battle) and 'ræd' (counsel or advice).
- Hildred saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s before falling out of common use.