Hildur Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HIL-dur //ˈhɪldʊr//
Origin: Old Norse; Scandinavian
Meaning: battle maid; warrior woman
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hildur has its roots in Old Norse, deriving from the elements "hildr," meaning "battle," and the suffix "-ur," which is a common feminine ending in Norse names. This etymological lineage reflects a linguistic journey through the Germanic languages, where similar forms can be found in various names associated with war and valor.
The name entered the English lexicon through the influence of Old Norse during the Viking Age, particularly as Norse culture and language permeated the British Isles in the 8th to 11th centuries. Historically, the name Hildur is associated with figures from Norse mythology and sagas, where battle and heroism are central themes.
While specific historical milestones directly tied to the name may be sparse, the broader cultural context of Norse sagas and the valorization of warrior women in these narratives contributed to the name's significance. The name's variants can be traced in various forms across Scandinavian countries, where it has been preserved in folklore and literature.
Culturally, Hildur resonates with themes of strength and resilience, often symbolizing a warrior spirit. This connection to battle and strength is not only reflected in its etymology but also in the narratives surrounding figures who bear the name or its variants.
The name has been used in various literary works and has connections to historical figures in Scandinavian history, reinforcing its enduring legacy. The diminutive form "Hilda" has also emerged, further embedding the name within cultural traditions and familial ties, although it is more commonly recognized in English-speaking contexts.
Famous people named Hildur
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Hildur Guðnadóttir is a composer best known for Joker, Chernobyl, and Battlefield V.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hildur was first seen in the United States in 1885.
Hildur has ranked as high as #2295 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Minnesota, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
In the past 5 years the name Hildur has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hildur is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hildur was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hildur.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 6 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 | 6 |
| 1926 | 10 | 10 |
| 1925 | 9 | 9 |
| 1924 | 9 | 9 |
| 1923 | 8 | 8 |
| 1922 | 10 | 10 |
| 1921 | 21 | 21 |
| 1920 | 15 | 15 |
| 1919 | 18 | 18 |
| 1918 | 27 | 27 |
| 1917 | 23 | 23 |
| 1916 | 32 | 32 |
| 1915 | 32 | 32 |
| 1914 | 23 | 23 |
| 1913 | 22 | 22 |
| 1912 | 26 | 26 |
| 1911 | 15 | 15 |
| 1910 | 15 | 15 |
| 1909 | 9 | 9 |
| 1908 | 14 | 14 |
| 1907 | 20 | 20 |
| 1906 | 14 | 14 |
| 1905 | 15 | 15 |
| 1904 | 20 | 20 |
| 1903 | 12 | 12 |
| 1902 | 18 | 18 |
| 1901 | 16 | 16 |
| 1900 | 18 | 18 |
| 1899 | 24 | 24 |
| 1898 | 19 | 19 |
| 1897 | 27 | 27 |
| 1896 | 16 | 16 |
| 1895 | 30 | 30 |
| 1894 | 18 | 18 |
| 1893 | 23 | 23 |
| 1892 | 20 | 20 |
| 1891 | 20 | 20 |
| 1890 | 11 | 11 |
| 1889 | 8 | 8 |
| 1888 | 5 | 5 |
| 1887 | 5 | 5 |
| 1885 | 9 | 9 |
Top States for Hildur (1923)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 5 |