Heidi
Heidi is a German diminutive of Adelheid, meaning 'noble' or 'of noble birth.' The name gained international recognition through Johanna Spyri's beloved 1881 Swiss novel about a kind-hearted mountain girl.
Current Popularity
#345 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong association with the classic children's book character
- •Popular in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia
- •Has a youthful, energetic quality that ages well
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Heidi Swedberg
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Statistics
148,426
Total births since 1880
1972
Peak year
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