How Many People Are Named Hildegarde?
Complete statistics for the name Hildegarde: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hildegarde means 'battle maid' and has a very rare presence in the US, with just 1 in 1,388,303 Americans sharing this name. That's only 238 people today, and most are over 60, reflecting its classic status.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 1 are seen as leaders, independent, and pioneering.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 106All 2,326 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: 1915Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hildegarde Through the Generations
Hildegarde peaked in popularity way back in 1915 with 124 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, all 238 people named Hildegarde are over 60, making it a name strongly associated with an older generation. Its world ranking at 115,310 shows it's not just uncommon here, but globally too.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hildegarde's German roots
📄 About the Name Hildegarde
How Many People Have the Name Hildegarde?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 238 people in the United States currently share the name Hildegarde. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,388,303 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Hildegarde a Common or Rare Name?
Hildegarde 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 Hildegarde Mean?
Hildegarde means "battle maid" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hildegarde in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Hildegarde Most Popular?
The name Hildegarde reached peak popularity in 1915, with 124 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Hildegarde?
Approximately 238 people named Hildegarde live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,326. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,388,303 Americans.
Is Hildegarde a rare name?
Hildegarde is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,388,303 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hildegarde mean?
Hildegarde means "battle maid" and comes from German origins.
Is Hildegarde more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Hildegarde are male and 100% are female.
When was Hildegarde most popular?
Hildegarde peaked in 1915 with 124 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.