NAME PROFILE
Hildegard
Derived from the Germanic elements meaning 'famous power' or 'bright ruler.' This name conveys a sense of natural authority and a magnetic personality that leaves a lasting impression on everyone they meet.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,945 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1915 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 1946 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | German, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NY — 32%MN — 31%WI — 25%IL — 8%MI — 3%
Notable People
Roderic O'Conor (Post-Impressionist painter) · Roderic Hill (British military commander) · Roderic Dallas (Australian fighter pilot) · Roderic Fenwick Owen (Travel writer and biographer) · Roderic Noble (Child actor in Nicholas and Alexandra)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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