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).

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