Hilma Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HIL-ma //ˈhɪl.mə//

Origin: German; Scandinavian

Meaning: German: resolute protector; Scandinavian: helmet

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hilma has its roots in the Old Norse name Hildr, which means "battle." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, moving from Old Norse to the Germanic languages, where it was adapted into forms such as Hilda. The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Old Norse and Germanic names into the English lexicon.

The name Hilma itself is often considered a diminutive or variant of Hilda, particularly in Scandinavian contexts, where it has been used since the late 19th century. Historically, the name Hilda has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Hilda of Whitby, who lived in the 7th century and was a prominent abbess and a key figure in the establishment of Christianity in England.

Her legacy contributed to the name's enduring presence in English-speaking cultures. Additionally, the name Hilda appears in various literary works, including those from the medieval period, which helped to solidify its place in the cultural consciousness.

Culturally, names derived from Hildr have often been linked to themes of strength and valor, reflecting the warrior connotations of their origins. The name Hilma, while less common, carries with it the same historical weight and associations.

In Scandinavian countries, Hilma has been embraced as a feminine form, often evoking a sense of tradition and heritage. The name's connection to battle and strength resonates with various cultural narratives, making it a symbol of resilience and fortitude throughout history.

Famous people named Hilma

In this section, you will find notable people named Hilma. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hilma who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Hilma who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Hilma af Klint is an artist best known for her abstract paintings and pioneering contributions to modern art.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Hilma, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

HildaHelenaIngridGretaAstridMaja

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Hilma. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

IlmaHildaHelgaMinaFreyaSigridLinaTilda

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hilma was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Hilma has ranked as high as #1180 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Minnesota, Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.

In the past 5 years the name Hilma has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Hilma 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 Hilma 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 Hilma.

Year Total Births Girl
1971 5 5
1963 7 7
1960 8 8
1959 7 7
1956 8 8
1955 12 12
1954 6 6
1953 12 12
1952 13 13
1951 11 11
1950 17 17
1949 9 9
1948 12 12
1947 19 19
1946 7 7
1945 15 15
1944 12 12
1943 19 19
1942 18 18
1941 20 20
1940 21 21
1939 17 17
1938 25 25
1937 23 23
1936 17 17
1935 28 28
1934 22 22
1933 42 42
1932 40 40
1931 32 32
1930 42 42
1929 47 47
1928 35 35
1927 65 65
1926 46 46
1925 63 63
1924 75 75
1923 59 59
1922 75 75
1921 72 72
1920 101 101
1919 78 78
1918 102 102
1917 93 93
1916 99 99
1915 105 105
1914 87 87
1913 45 45
1912 47 47
1911 46 46
1910 41 41
1909 35 35
1908 53 53
1907 48 48
1906 42 42
1905 32 32
1904 38 38
1903 34 34
1902 35 35
1901 51 51
1900 38 38
1899 47 47
1898 44 44
1897 47 47
1896 38 38
1895 44 44
1894 38 38
1893 41 41
1892 40 40
1891 34 34
1890 42 42
1889 29 29
1888 37 37
1887 26 26
1886 27 27
1885 34 34
1884 28 28
1883 27 27
1882 16 16
1881 17 17
1880 10 10

Top States for Hilma (1933)

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
NC 5
100%