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Hedwig

Hedwig is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Hedwig?

Recorded births named Hedwig by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	3,077 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Hedwig's popularity over time

Babies named Hedwig per year — United States (1880–1968). United States peaked in 1918 (159/yr).

When was Hedwig popular?

Hedwig reached its peak in 1918, when it was the #1027 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1910s name.

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