Hilda
Hilda is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'battle' or 'warrior woman.' It was popular among medieval European royalty and saints, derived from the Old Norse word 'hildr.'
Current Popularity
#3007 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Experiencing a vintage name revival alongside similar classic names
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong historical and literary associations, including the popular graphic novel series
- •May appeal to parents seeking old-fashioned charm with warrior strength
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Famous People
Hilda Doolittle (H.D.)
Modernist poet and novelist
Hilda Solis
Former U.S. Secretary of Labor
Hilda Ogden
Iconic British TV character from Coronation Street
Saint Hilda of Whitby
7th-century Anglo-Saxon abbess and saint
Statistics
81,022
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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