How Many People Are Named Hulda?

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

Hulda
Very Rare
Germanic

Hulda, a very rare female name, has only 218 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,513,246 Americans. That's pretty unique! Most folks named Hulda are over 60, with the oldest generation dominating.

~218
Living in US
1 in 1,513,246
Americans
1895
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pledged troth
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Loyal Steadfast
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,768
Worldwide Bearers
#42,928
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
476
🇨🇭 Switzerland
461
🇰🇪 Kenya
457
🇳🇴 Norway
401
🇵🇪 Peru
375
🇨🇱 Chile
189
🇦🇷 Argentina
176
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
124
🇿🇦 South Africa
121
🇮🇳 India
112

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
218 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 119
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
12
Would be 30–60 (0%)
5,335
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 5,347 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: 1895

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
5

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

📜 Hulda Through the Generations

Hulda peaked in popularity way back in 1895 with 167 births, but it's remained stable ever since. Today, there are only 5,347 total births recorded in the US, with an estimated 218 people still around. The majority of those named Hulda are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older feel. It's interesting how such a small group can maintain their presence through the decades without much fluctuation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Dakota 105
Pennsylvania 105
Minnesota 97
Illinois 79
Texas 55
Michigan 46
Kansas 45
Ohio 44
Wisconsin 42
North Carolina 34

⭐ Famous People Named Hulda

Hulda is a feminine given name derived from חולדה Chuldah or Huldah, a Hebrew word meaning weasel or mole. Huldah was a prophetess in the Old Testament Books of Kings and Chronicles. It can also derive from Norse mythology, where it is the name of a sorceress, meaning secrecy in Old Norse and sweet or lovable in Old Swedish. In the United States, its use has declined since the mid-1920s.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Hulda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hulda's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Hulda

How Many People Have the Name Hulda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 218 people in the United States currently share the name Hulda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,513,246 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hulda a Common or Rare Name?

Hulda 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 Hulda Mean?

Hulda means "pledged troth" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hulda Most Popular?

The name Hulda reached peak popularity in 1895, with 167 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 Hulda?

Approximately 218 people named Hulda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,347. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,513,246 Americans.

Is Hulda a rare name?

Hulda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,513,246 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hulda mean?

Hulda means "pledged troth" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Hulda more male or female?

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

When was Hulda most popular?

Hulda peaked in 1895 with 167 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.

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 US218
All-Time Births5,347
1 in X1 in 1,513,246
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age119
Peak Year1895
World Rank#42,928
Male %0%
Female %100%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.