Hilma
Hilma is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Battle, protection, or resolute protector.
Origin and history
Hilma is a feminine given name of Old Norse and Germanic origin, likely derived as a short form of Wilhelmina or related to the element 'hildr', meaning battle or protection. It was moderately used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, particularly among Scandinavian-American communities, but is rare today.
Popularity in the United States
2,999 babies in the United States have been named Hilma since 1880. It ranks #3242 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MN (30.8 %)
- MI (17.8 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- WI (9.3 %)
- ND (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 251 |
| 1890-1900 | 415 |
| 1900-1910 | 406 |
| 1910-1920 | 743 |
| 1920-1930 | 638 |
| 1930-1940 | 288 |
| 1940-1950 | 152 |
| 1950-1960 | 86 |
| 1960-1970 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Hilma
- Hilma af Klint: Artist, Painter
Fun facts
- The name is famously associated with Swedish artist Hilma af Klint, a pioneer of abstract art.
- In the United States, Hilma was most frequently given to baby girls in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.