Heidi
Heidi sits comfortably in the UK charts at #130 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
About the Name Heidi
Heidi ranked #130 in 2025, down from its peak of #76 in 2016 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. 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 fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Heidi in their class.
In the US it sits at #345 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Heidi
- 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.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Heidi
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Heidi
Almost certainly the only Heidi in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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