Will my child share the name Heledd with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Heledd per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Heledd in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Heledd becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Heledd is declining: down 1,771 places since 2020, to #5,670 in 2022. It peaked at #1,238 in 2001.

Is Heledd a good choice for a distinctive name?

Heledd is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Heledd a popular baby name in the United States?

Heledd does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Heledd

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Heledd is a distinctive choice, ranked #5670 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Heledd in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

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About the Name Heledd

Heledd has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 114 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #1238 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Heledd is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Heledd in their class.