Hildegarde Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationHIL-de-gard / /ˈhɪl.də.ɡɑːrd/German; Old High German
Meaning
German: battle maiden; Old High German: strong in battle
Historical & Cultural Background
Hildegarde is a name of Germanic origin, commonly used in medieval Europe. It was popular among nobility and has been borne by several saints. The name reflects the values of strength and bravery, which were highly regarded in Germanic culture.
Trend Summary
Hildegarde has seen a decline in popularity in the United States, with very few births recorded in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hildegarde
- Hildegard
International Variants
- Hildegarde (French)
- Hildegard (German)
Famous people named Hildegarde
Hildegarde of Bingen was a German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, and philosopher known for her contributions to music and medicine.
Hildegarde Neff was a German actress and singer who gained fame in the mid-20th century.
Hildegarde von Bingen was a 12th-century mystic and visionary whose works are still studied today.
Hildegarde of Bingen is recognized as a Doctor of the Church for her influential writings on spirituality.
Fictional characters named Hildegarde
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hildegarde was first seen in the United States in 1885. Hildegarde has ranked as high as #710 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Wisconsin, New York, Minnesota, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Hildegarde has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hildegarde (1946)
State | Births | Share |
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NY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1885 | 8 |
1887 | 8 |
1888 | 8 |
1890 | 17 |
1891 | 19 |
1892 | 12 |
1893 | 13 |
1894 | 11 |
1895 | 15 |
1896 | 19 |
1897 | 21 |
1898 | 31 |
1899 | 25 |
1900 | 30 |
1901 | 30 |
1902 | 20 |
1903 | 22 |
1904 | 33 |
1905 | 33 |
1906 | 33 |
1907 | 28 |
1908 | 35 |
1909 | 30 |
1910 | 39 |
1911 | 38 |
1912 | 54 |
1913 | 70 |
1914 | 74 |
1915 | 124 |
1916 | 108 |
1917 | 79 |
1918 | 77 |
1919 | 56 |
1920 | 64 |
1921 | 70 |
1922 | 63 |
1923 | 60 |
1924 | 46 |
1925 | 60 |
1926 | 44 |
1927 | 56 |
1928 | 46 |
1929 | 54 |
1930 | 47 |
1931 | 40 |
1932 | 37 |
1933 | 29 |
1934 | 24 |
1935 | 26 |
1936 | 34 |
1937 | 23 |
1938 | 29 |
1939 | 19 |
1940 | 23 |
1941 | 23 |
1942 | 20 |
1943 | 20 |
1944 | 13 |
1945 | 8 |
1946 | 19 |
1947 | 8 |
1948 | 8 |
1949 | 7 |
1950 | 8 |
1951 | 10 |
1952 | 7 |
1953 | 12 |
1954 | 7 |
1955 | 7 |
1956 | 5 |
1958 | 6 |
1959 | 6 |
1960 | 5 |
1961 | 13 |