Hilda
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Battle; Fight
Background: The name Hilda originates from the Germanic elements 'hild,' meaning 'battle,' and 'hilda,' derived from Old Norse, which also translates to 'battle' or 'fight.' This name is associated with strength and valor, reflecting the qualities of a warrior.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#435
Total births
81,143
Most popular decade
1920s
(54,753 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+509 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1909
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #1,155
- Peak year
- 1926
- Peak year births
- 11
- Peak rank
- #2,566
- Most recent year
- 1983
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #5,484
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 60
- First year rank
- #198
- Peak year
- 1921
- Peak year births
- 2,128
- Peak rank
- #123
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 53
- Recent rank
- #3,040
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).