Feminine dossier · first seen 1888
Hildegard
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1915
Peak births
81
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Hildegard
How many people are named Hildegard?
An estimated 293 living Americans are named Hildegard.
How rare is Hildegard?
Hildegard is very rare among babies today, with 14 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 82.7% from its 1915 peak.
How old is the typical Hildegard?
The median age of a living American named Hildegard is approximately 56 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 72 years old.
Is Hildegard still popular?
Yes — Hildegard is currently rising in popularity, with 14 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 11.2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Hildegard most common?
Hildegard has its strongest geographic signal in Minnesota, where it appears 9.3× more often than the national baseline.
1888Peak 19152025
Peak year
1915
Decline from peak
82.7%
2025
14
All-time
1,945