Heidy Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationHY-dee / /ˈhaɪ.di/German; English
Meaning
German: noble one; English: diminutive of Heidi
Historical & Cultural Background
Heidy is a variant of the name Heidi, which is derived from the German name Adelheid. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to the children's book 'Heidi' by Johanna Spyri. This book tells the story of a young girl living in the Swiss Alps and has contributed to the name's enduring charm. Heidy is often seen as a modern variation of the traditional name.
Trend Summary
Heidy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Heidi
- Haidy
International Variants
- Heidi (German)
- Heïdi (French)
- Heida (Icelandic)
Famous people named Heidy
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Fictional characters named Heidy
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Heidy was first seen in the United States in 1955. Heidy has ranked as high as #1015 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Heidy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Heidy (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 22 | |
| TX | 21 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| NJ | 6 | |
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 52 |
| 1990 | 64 |
| 1991 | 57 |
| 1992 | 72 |
| 1993 | 97 |
| 1994 | 90 |
| 1995 | 87 |
| 1996 | 105 |
| 1997 | 83 |
| 1998 | 115 |
| 1999 | 115 |
| 2000 | 124 |
| 2001 | 143 |
| 2002 | 205 |
| 2003 | 198 |
| 2004 | 236 |
| 2005 | 226 |
| 2006 | 220 |
| 2007 | 262 |
| 2008 | 285 |
| 2009 | 270 |
| 2010 | 338 |
| 2011 | 242 |
| 2012 | 217 |
| 2013 | 191 |
| 2014 | 138 |
| 2015 | 134 |
| 2016 | 125 |
| 2017 | 127 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 134 |
| 2020 | 117 |
| 2021 | 102 |
| 2022 | 107 |
| 2023 | 119 |
| 2024 | 111 |