Hildred Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationHIL-dred / /ˈhɪl.drɛd/Old English; Germanic
Meaning
Old English: battle counsel; Germanic: noble strength
Historical & Cultural Background
Hildred is derived from Old English elements, with 'hild' meaning battle and 'ræd' meaning counsel. It was more commonly used in medieval England and reflects the values of strength and wisdom in leadership. The name has fallen out of common usage in contemporary times, making it a rare choice today.
Trend Summary
Hildred is a rare name with very low popularity in the United States.
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Variants
- Hildred
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hildred was first seen in the United States in 1911. Hildred has ranked as high as #891 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Hildred has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hildred (1918)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 19 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |