Midred Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMIL-dred / /ˈmɪl.drəd/

Old English; German

Meaning

Old English: strength; German: brave strength

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mildred has roots in Old English, derived from the elements 'milde' meaning 'gentle' and 'þryð' meaning 'strength'. It was popularized by Saint Mildred, a 7th-century abbess in England. The name saw a decline in usage after the Middle Ages but experienced a revival in the 19th century. It is often associated with a vintage charm and has been used in various literary works.

Trend Summary

Mildred has seen a significant decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Mildred

Variants

  • Mildred

International Variants

  • Mildred (English)

Famous people named Midred

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Fictional characters named Midred

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Midred was first seen in the United States in 1915. Midred has ranked as high as #862 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Midred has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Midred

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19155
19197
19216