Mildred
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Gentle Strength; Mild Strength
Background: The name Mildred originates from the Old English name 'Mildthrith,' which combines the elements 'mild' meaning 'gentle' and 'þryð' meaning 'strength.' This name reflects a combination of gentleness and power, rooted in the Germanic linguistic tradition.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#77
Total births
452,895
Most popular decade
1920s
(442,872 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+173 ranks)
Years in Top 100
59
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1889
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #974
- Peak year
- 1926
- Peak year births
- 52
- Peak rank
- #944
- Most recent year
- 1970
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #3,836
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 132
- First year rank
- #121
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 18,060
- Peak rank
- #6
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 91
- Recent rank
- #2,093
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).