Mildred Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMIL-drid / ˈmɪl.drɪdEnglish; Old English
Meaning
Old English: 'gentle strength'; Old High German: 'mild, gentle'
Historical & Cultural Background
Mildred was originally a feminine name derived from Old English elements. It gained popularity in the early 20th century but has since declined in use. The name is often associated with Saint Mildred, an abbess in the 7th century. In contemporary contexts, it is less common for boys, though it has been used as a unisex name.
Trend Summary
Mildred has seen a significant decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mildred
International Variants
- Mildred (English)
Famous people named Mildred
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mildred was first seen in the United States in 1889. Mildred has ranked as high as #846 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Texas, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Mildred has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mildred (1941)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 14 |
| 1903 | 21 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 17 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1908 | 20 |
| 1909 | 19 |
| 1910 | 18 |
| 1911 | 27 |
| 1912 | 22 |
| 1913 | 31 |
| 1914 | 37 |
| 1915 | 38 |
| 1916 | 44 |
| 1917 | 46 |
| 1918 | 42 |
| 1919 | 44 |
| 1920 | 39 |
| 1921 | 42 |
| 1922 | 42 |
| 1923 | 51 |
| 1924 | 44 |
| 1925 | 45 |
| 1926 | 52 |
| 1927 | 50 |
| 1928 | 52 |
| 1929 | 52 |
| 1930 | 37 |
| 1931 | 49 |
| 1932 | 43 |
| 1933 | 43 |
| 1934 | 34 |
| 1935 | 32 |
| 1936 | 36 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 37 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 32 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |