Heidi sits comfortably in the UK charts at #107 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#107
US Rank #345
About the Name Heidi
Heidi is holding steady in the rankings at #107. It reached its peak of #76 in 2016 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 13 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Heidi is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #345 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Heidi
Unlikely. With around 443 UK babies named Heidi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Heidi in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Heidi has held a stable position around #107 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #76 in 2016 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Heidi is more popular in the UK (#107) than in the US (#345). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Heidi include: Heidi Jaufenthaler — Heidi Jaufenthaler is an Austrian snowboarder.; Heidi Alexander — Heidi Alexander is a British politician who has served as Secretary of State for Transport since November 2024.; Heidi Thomas — Heidi Louise Thomas McGann is an English screenwriter and playwright..
Heidi appears in the US top 500 at #345 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
443
UK babies named Heidi (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 12 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Heidi
Likely around 1 other Heidi in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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