Will my child share the name Hilda with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Hilda per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hilda in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hilda becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hilda has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 704 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1849 in 2022. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Hilda a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hilda 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 Hilda a popular baby name in the United States?

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

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3319

Hilda

Hilda is a distinctive choice, ranked #3319 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Hilda in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3319

About the Name Hilda

Hilda has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 704 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #1849 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Hilda is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.