Boy · #2,872 in 2026

Hilding

Hilding may refer to:Given nameHilding Ekelund (1893–1984), Finnish architect Hilding Ekman (1893–1966), Swedish runner Hilding Faxén (1892–1970), Swedish physicist Hilding Gavle (1901–1969), Swedish actor Hilding Hagberg (1899–1993), Swedish communist politician Hilding Hallnäs (1903–1984), Swedish composer Hilding Kring (1899–1971), Swedish Army lieutenant general Hilding Köhler (1888–1982),…

Current Rank
#2,872
Peak Rank
#1,707 (1915)
Total Babies
191
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1892
First Year
1941
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#1707
Peak Rank
191
Total Count
21
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hilding

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Hilding may refer to:Given nameHilding Ekelund (1893–1984), Finnish architect Hilding Ekman (1893–1966), Swedish runner Hilding Faxén (1892–1970), Swedish physicist Hilding Gavle (1901–1969), Swedish actor Hilding Hagberg (1899–1993), Swedish communist politician Hilding Hallnäs (1903–1984), Swedish composer Hilding Kring (1899–1971), Swedish Army lieutenant general Hilding Köhler (1888–1982),…

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The Story of Hilding

Hilding first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1892, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 17 Hildings were born — ranking #1,707 that year. As of 2026, Hilding ranks #2,872 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 191 Hildings have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Hilding

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hilding

What does the name Hilding mean?
Hilding may refer to:Given nameHilding Ekelund (1893–1984), Finnish architect Hilding Ekman (1893–1966), Swedish runner Hilding Faxén (1892–1970), Swedish physicist Hilding Gavle (1901–1969), Swedish actor Hilding Hagberg (1899–1993), Swedish communist politician Hilding Hallnäs (1903–1984), Swedish composer Hilding Kring (1899–1971), Swedish Army lieutenant general Hilding Köhler (1888–1982),…
How popular is Hilding in 2026?
In 2026, Hilding ranks #2,872 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Hilding most popular?
Hilding reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,707 that year with 17 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Hilding most popular?
Hilding has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hilding.
Is Hilding a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Hilding is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Hilding?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hilding include Ambrosio, Parke, Carles. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Hilding

Hilding is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1892 and has accumulated 191 births in the dataset. Hilding's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,707. Use the chart and map above to compare Hilding'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 .

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