Hedy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Hedy originates from Greek, meaning sweet or pleasant. It has evolved from the Ancient Greek 'Hedys' to its modern form. The name is associated with elegance and has gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly through notable figures like Hedy Lamarr. It holds no biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hedy"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛdi/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Hedy is derived from the Greek word 'hedys', which means 'sweet' or 'pleasant'.
Meaning
sweet, pleasant
Language Evolution
Hedy (Modern English), Hedys (Ancient Greek)
Historical Usage
The name Hedy gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly due to notable figures in film and entertainment.
Variants & Derivatives
Hedwig, Hedda
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Hedy is perceived as an elegant and vintage name, often associated with sophistication.
Famous People
Hedy Lamarr, an Austrian-American actress and inventor, Hedy Burress, an American actress and voice actress
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✨ Hedy Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 109 peak births in 1942
Geographic Spread
Popular across 16 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hedy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Hedy"
"Hedy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2859th of 9107 | 178 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1186th of 9204 | 724 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1485th of 12526 | 926 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4587th of 19264 | 196 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11400th of 27321 | 75 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13441st of 35406 | 96 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10234th of 30306 | 114 |
Regional Popularity of "Hedy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Hedy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
68.24% 1055th/1546 |
44.54% 693rd/1556 |
62.09% 1461st/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
67.04% 1493rd/2227 |
35.88% 872nd/2430 |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
68.36% 1897th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
83.90% 3393rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
66.14% 4151st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hedy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hedy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Hedy" in the United States
The name Hedy is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hedy has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Hedy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2859th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1186th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1485th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4587th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11400th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13441st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10234th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hedy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.