Hildred Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Hildred is an Old English name meaning 'battle counsel'. It evolved from historical forms like Hildraed and has become less common in modern usage. The name carries traits of strength and wisdom, but it lacks significant biblical relevance. Hildred is seen as vintage and traditional in contemporary society.
The name Hildred is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Hildred has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Hildred' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2431st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2541st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3906th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 801st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1358th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4988th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Hildred' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hildred"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɪldrəd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
Hildred is derived from the Old English elements 'hild', meaning 'battle', and 'ræd', meaning 'counsel'.
Meaning
battle counsel
Language Evolution
Hildred, Hildraed, Hildredus
Historical Usage
Hildred was more commonly used in medieval England but has seen a decline in usage in modern times.
Variants & Derivatives
Hild, Dreda
Modern Popularity & Image
Hildred is considered an archaic name and is rarely used in contemporary society, often viewed as vintage or traditional.
Famous People
Hildred Billings, an American politician., Hildred C. H. B. W. C. S. W. H. D. P. W. H. A. H. H. W. S. D.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hildred"
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 "Hildred"
"Hildred" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2431st of 7545 | 181 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2541st of 6773 | 165 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3906th of 7552 | 75 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 801st of 9107 | 1,486 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1358th of 9204 | 587 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4988th of 12526 | 116 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Hildred" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
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| 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 "Hildred" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
45.27% 641st/1416 |
76.36% 1053rd/1379 |
35.46% 839th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
95.76% 1490th/1556 |
52.27% 1230th/2353 |
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| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hildred"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hildred" 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.