Girl · #4,464 in 2026

Midred

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

Current Rank

#4,464

Peak Rank

#3,817 (1919)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1921

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#3817

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Midred

Midred first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 7 Midreds were born — ranking #3,817 that year. As of 2026, Midred ranks #4,464 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Midreds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Midred

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

Madrid
Modred
Moderate
Moderat
Mildred
Mudra
Mirid
Misdread
Metroid
Mitra
Modded
Morad

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Midred

What does the name Midred mean?

Midred is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Midred in 2026?

In 2026, Midred ranks #4,464 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Midred most popular?

Midred reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #3,817 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Midred a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Midred?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Midred include Affie, Lousia, Girtrue. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Midred

Midred is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Midred's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #3,817. Use the chart and map above to compare Midred'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.