Mildred
Mildred is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Gentle strength.
Origin and history
Mildred derives from the Old English name Mildþryð, composed of elements meaning gentle and strength. It was extremely popular in the United States during the early 20th century but has become rare in recent years. Today, it carries a vintage, traditional style in American naming culture.
Popularity in the United States
451,415 babies in the United States have been named Mildred since 1880. It ranks #78 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1499.
States where it is most popular
- NY (8.3 %)
- PA (8 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- TX (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,919 |
| 1890-1900 | 13,792 |
| 1900-1910 | 36,173 |
| 1910-1920 | 123,998 |
| 1920-1930 | 147,155 |
| 1930-1940 | 61,738 |
| 1940-1950 | 33,071 |
| 1950-1960 | 17,573 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,695 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,858 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,378 |
| 1990-2000 | 874 |
| 2000-2010 | 807 |
| 2010-2019 | 779 |
| 2020-2029 | 605 |
Famous people named Mildred
- Mildred Loving: Civil Rights Activist
Nicknames
Millie, Milly
Fun facts
- Mildred is one of the few Old English female names that survived the Norman Conquest and remained in continuous use.
- Mildred was a top-ten girl name in the United States throughout the 1910s and 1920s.