Hilda: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A battle maiden, fierce yet tender in her love.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #3387
- Peak
- #87 in 1899
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Hilda Means
Hilda is a girl name of Spanish origin. A battle maiden, fierce yet tender in her love.
How Popular Hilda Is
Hilda currently ranks #3387 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #87 in 1899. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Hilda
- Hilda broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #87 in 1899.
- Hilda is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Hilda has been a top 100 name across 179+ years of American history.
- Hilda is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
Names Like Hilda
Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Hilda
Spanish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Hilda.
Questions About Hilda
What does Hilda mean?
Hilda is a girl name of Spanish origin. A battle maiden, fierce yet tender in her love.
How popular is Hilda?
Hilda currently ranks #3387 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #87 in 1899. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Hilda come from?
Hilda comes from Spanish roots. Hilda broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #87 in 1899.
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