Heidi
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Noble; Of Noble Kind
Background: The name Heidi originates from the German name 'Adelheid,' which means 'noble' or 'of noble kind.' This name was adopted into Scandinavian languages, retaining its original meaning, and has become widely recognized through literary and cultural references.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#265
Total births
148,787
Most popular decade
1970s
(127,161 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+2 ranks)
Years in Top 100
18
First recorded year
1929
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1960
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,040
- Peak year
- 1979
- Peak year births
- 22
- Peak rank
- #2,236
- Most recent year
- 1993
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #8,700
Female
- First year
- 1929
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #3,395
- Peak year
- 1972
- Peak year births
- 4,723
- Peak rank
- #64
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 901
- Recent rank
- #344
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).