How Many People Are Named Heide?

Complete statistics for the name Heide: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Heide
Very Rare
German

Heide means 'meadow' in German, making it a nature-inspired choice. Only 1,926 people named Heide live in the US today, which means 1 in 171,328 Americans share this rare name. Its peak popularity was in 1968 when 84 babies were given this name.

~1,725
Living in US
1 in 192,145
Americans
1968
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Meadow
🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Grounded Practical Dependable
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and reliability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,926
Worldwide Bearers
#13,987
Global Rank
🇵🇪 Peru
159
🇲🇽 Mexico
149
🇳🇱 Netherlands
140
🇦🇺 Australia
125
🇪🇬 Egypt
87
🇸🇪 Sweden
81
🇲🇷 Mauritania
76
🇧🇪 Belgium
74
🇨🇴 Colombia
58
🇩🇰 Denmark
51

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,926 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
158
Would be under 30 (8%)
1,192
Would be 30–60 (57%)
753
Would be over 60 (36%)

All 2,103 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1968

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Heide Through the Generations

Heide has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1968, reflecting a shift away from classic names towards more modern choices. The current age distribution shows that 56% of people named Heide are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation born during the name's heyday. With 8% under 30, it's clear that while the name isn't as popular now, it still resonates with some parents looking for something unique.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 190
California 168
Illinois 117
Michigan 79
Wisconsin 33
New Jersey 30
Ohio 21
Minnesota 16
Washington 16
Pennsylvania 10

✨ Similar Names to Heide

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Heide's German roots

📄 About the Name Heide

How Many People Have the Name Heide?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,725 people in the United States currently share the name Heide. That works out to roughly 1 in every 192,145 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Heide a Common or Rare Name?

Heide is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Heide Mean?

Heide means "meadow" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Heide in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Heide Most Popular?

The name Heide reached peak popularity in 1968, with 84 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Heide?

Approximately 1,725 people named Heide live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,725. That works out to roughly 1 in 192,145 Americans.

Is Heide a rare name?

Heide is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 192,145 Americans has this name.

What does the name Heide mean?

Heide means "meadow" and comes from German origins.

Is Heide more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Heide are male and 100% are female.

When was Heide most popular?

Heide peaked in 1968 with 84 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,725
All-Time Births1,725
1 in X1 in 192,145
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1968
World Rank#13,987
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.