Hilda Girl
Origin(s)
German; Scandinavian
Meaning
German: battle maiden; Scandinavian: fighter
Historical & Cultural Background
Hilda is derived from the Old German name 'Hildegard', which means 'battle' or 'warrior'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Germanic and Scandinavian regions. The name gained popularity in the 19th century and has been associated with several saints and historical figures. Hilda has also appeared in literature and folklore, contributing to its enduring presence.
Trend Summary
Hilda has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.
Similar Names
Hedda, Heloise, Hester, Hollis, Haven, Hana
Variants
- Hildy
- Hilde
International Variants
- Hilde (German)
- Hilda (Spanish)
- Hilda (Italian)
- Hilda (Portuguese)
Famous people named Hilda
Hilda Abrahamson was a notable American artist known for her landscape paintings.
Hilda Annersley was a British botanist recognized for her contributions to plant taxonomy.
Hilda Braid was an English actress famous for her role in the television series 'EastEnders'.
Hilda Doolittle, also known as H.D., was an American poet associated with the Imagist movement.
Fictional characters named Hilda
Hilda Spellman is a character from the television series 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina', known as Sabrina's aunt.
Hilda is a character in the animated series 'Hilda', who embarks on adventures in a magical world.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hilda was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hilda has ranked as high as #207 nationally which occurred in 1921 and has been most popular in New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, California, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Hilda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hilda (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 7 | |
TX | 6 | |
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 60 |
1881 | 48 |
1882 | 58 |
1883 | 99 |
1884 | 125 |
1885 | 121 |
1886 | 143 |
1887 | 156 |
1888 | 219 |
1889 | 251 |
1890 | 304 |
1891 | 324 |
1892 | 370 |
1893 | 410 |
1894 | 470 |
1895 | 513 |
1896 | 549 |
1897 | 561 |
1898 | 610 |
1899 | 621 |
1900 | 663 |
1901 | 574 |
1902 | 649 |
1903 | 698 |
1904 | 629 |
1905 | 655 |
1906 | 705 |
1907 | 702 |
1908 | 735 |
1909 | 773 |
1910 | 793 |
1911 | 916 |
1912 | 1,158 |
1913 | 1,275 |
1914 | 1,525 |
1915 | 1,891 |
1916 | 2,075 |
1917 | 2,006 |
1918 | 2,118 |
1919 | 1,917 |
1920 | 2,050 |
1921 | 2,128 |
1922 | 1,962 |
1923 | 1,862 |
1924 | 1,941 |
1925 | 1,824 |
1926 | 1,847 |
1927 | 1,669 |
1928 | 1,574 |
1929 | 1,334 |
1930 | 1,303 |
1931 | 1,098 |
1932 | 1,105 |
1933 | 957 |
1934 | 929 |
1935 | 867 |
1936 | 822 |
1937 | 761 |
1938 | 850 |
1939 | 762 |
1940 | 797 |
1941 | 795 |
1942 | 784 |
1943 | 703 |
1944 | 745 |
1945 | 680 |
1946 | 718 |
1947 | 843 |
1948 | 798 |
1949 | 704 |
1950 | 682 |
1951 | 708 |
1952 | 665 |
1953 | 727 |
1954 | 658 |
1955 | 660 |
1956 | 626 |
1957 | 587 |
1958 | 523 |
1959 | 466 |
1960 | 458 |
1961 | 424 |
1962 | 428 |
1963 | 380 |
1964 | 411 |
1965 | 377 |
1966 | 291 |
1967 | 292 |
1968 | 250 |
1969 | 285 |
1970 | 298 |
1971 | 277 |
1972 | 284 |
1973 | 236 |
1974 | 304 |
1975 | 249 |
1976 | 279 |
1977 | 197 |
1978 | 237 |
1979 | 221 |
1980 | 253 |
1981 | 242 |
1982 | 219 |
1983 | 195 |
1984 | 188 |
1985 | 183 |
1986 | 170 |
1987 | 146 |
1988 | 139 |
1989 | 172 |
1990 | 158 |
1991 | 163 |
1992 | 158 |
1993 | 152 |
1994 | 148 |
1995 | 138 |
1996 | 124 |
1997 | 112 |
1998 | 103 |
1999 | 106 |
2000 | 82 |
2001 | 88 |
2002 | 120 |
2003 | 86 |
2004 | 88 |
2005 | 75 |
2006 | 90 |
2007 | 61 |
2008 | 62 |
2009 | 75 |
2010 | 47 |
2011 | 41 |
2012 | 65 |
2013 | 33 |
2014 | 44 |
2015 | 49 |
2016 | 40 |
2017 | 36 |
2018 | 45 |
2019 | 48 |
2020 | 45 |
2021 | 46 |
2022 | 60 |
2023 | 56 |
2024 | 53 |