Mildred
Mildred is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Gentle strength.
Origin and history
Mildred derives from the Anglo-Saxon name Mildþryð, composed of elements meaning gentle and strength. Although overwhelmingly used for females, historical U.S. birth records show occasional usage for males in the early 20th century. Today, the name is exceptionally rare for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,583 babies in the United States have been named Mildred since 1880. It ranks #3168 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.3 %)
- NY (20.8 %)
- NC (18.3 %)
- PA (15 %)
- AL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 152 |
| 1910-1920 | 349 |
| 1920-1930 | 469 |
| 1930-1940 | 351 |
| 1940-1950 | 141 |
| 1950-1960 | 50 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Millie, Milly
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old English elements 'milde' (gentle) and 'þryð' (strength).
- Over 1,500 boys in the U.S. were named Mildred historically, predominantly before the mid-20th century.