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Hilda

Hilda is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Hilda?

Recorded births named Hilda by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	81,200 births
England & Wales since 1996	145 births
Ireland since 1964	336 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.

Hilda's popularity over time

Babies named Hilda per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1921 (2,137/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1970 (32/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2025 (16/yr).

When was Hilda popular?

Hilda reached its peak in 1921, when it was the #210 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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