Girl · #4,551 in 2026

Hildagard

Name: Popularity of the name Hildagard in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hildagard, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,551

Peak Rank

#2,498 (1916)

Total Babies

120

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1901

First Year

1930

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#2498

Peak Rank

120

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hildagard

Hildagard first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1901, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 12 Hildagards were born — ranking #2,498 that year. As of 2026, Hildagard ranks #4,551 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 120 Hildagards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hildagard

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hildagard is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hildegard
Hildegarde
Beleaguered
Heidegger
Hilted
Hilliker
Hilliard
Wildered
Hillyard
Halted
Hilda
Haltered

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hildagard

What does the name Hildagard mean?

Hildagard is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1901. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hildagard in 2026?

In 2026, Hildagard ranks #4,551 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hildagard most popular?

Hildagard reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #2,498 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Hildagard a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hildagard is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Hildagard?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hildagard include Axie, Clemma, Wealthy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hildagard

Hildagard is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1901 and has accumulated 120 births in the dataset. Hildagard's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #2,498. Use the chart and map above to compare Hildagard's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.