Hildegard
Hildegard first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1915, when 81 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hildegard popular?
Vintage Hildegard is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1915.
| 2020s | 94 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 52 | |
| 1970s | 6 | |
| 1960s | 42 | |
| 1950s | 93 | |
| 1940s | 108 | |
| 1930s | 276 | |
| 1920s | 436 | |
| 1910s | 483 | |
| 1900s | 219 | |
| 1890s | 130 | |
| 1880s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hildegard mean?
From Germanic 'hild' (battle) and 'gard' (enclosure, protection), roughly 'protector in battle'. Borne by the 12th-century abbess and polymath Hildegard of Bingen.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hildegard mean?
Hildegard means Battle guard. From Germanic 'hild' (battle) and 'gard' (enclosure, protection), roughly 'protector in battle'. Borne by the 12th-century abbess and polymath Hildegard of Bingen.
What is the origin of the name Hildegard?
Hildegard is of germanic origin.
How do you pronounce Hildegard?
Hildegard is pronounced “HIL-duh-gard.”
Is Hildegard a boy or a girl name?
Hildegard is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Hildegard a popular name right now?
Hildegard is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1915.
How popular is the name Hildegard?
In 2025, Hildegard ranked #7627 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hildegard most popular?
Hildegard was most popular in 1915, when about 81 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Hildegard?
Names similar to Hildegard include Griselda, Zelda, Rosalind, Matilda, Hilda.
What names go well with Hildegard?
germanic names that pair well with Hildegard include Robert, William, Charles, Emma, Walter.