Heidy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Heidy is derived from the Germanic name Adelheid, meaning 'noble kind.' It evolved from Adelheid to Heidi and then to Heidy. The name is often associated with positive traits such as cheerfulness and friendliness. It does not have biblical relevance. Heidy gained popularity in the late 19th and 20th centuries, particularly influenced by the children's classic 'Heidi.'
The name Heidy is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West 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, Heidy 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, 'Heidy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5795th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4141st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2217th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1140th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1697th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Heidy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Heidy"
Pronunciation
/ˈhaɪdi/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Heidy is a diminutive form of the name Adelheid, which means 'noble kind' or 'of noble birth' in German.
Meaning
noble kind
Language Evolution
Adelheid, Heidi, Heidy
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly due to the Swiss children's book 'Heidi' by Johanna Spyri, published in 1880.
Variants & Derivatives
Heidi, Adelheid, Hedy
Modern Popularity & Image
Heidy is perceived as a cheerful and friendly name, often associated with nature and innocence due to its literary connections.
Famous People
Heidy G. E. F. Arocha, Heidy H. A. P. Salas
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Heidy"
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 "Heidy"
"Heidy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5795th of 12526 | 82 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4141st of 19264 | 231 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2217th of 27321 | 865 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1140th of 35406 | 3,279 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1697th of 30306 | 1,527 |
Regional Popularity of "Heidy" 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 "Heidy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
87.88% 3061st/3483 |
- |
63.13% 2553rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
74.63% 2750th/3685 |
41.68% 1865th/4475 |
48.79% 2534th/5194 |
18.81% 1188th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
45.00% 2062nd/4582 |
22.62% 1168th/5164 |
15.62% 1142nd/7313 |
10.53% 786th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
73.62% 2933rd/3984 |
33.27% 1493rd/4487 |
23.54% 1606th/6822 |
21.69% 1361st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Heidy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Heidy" 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.