Hildred

Hildred is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Hildred at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Hildred

Hildred belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Hildred first appears in Social Security records in 1889 and has been given to 2,825 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Hildred in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Total since 1880
2,825

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hildred mean?

The meaning of Hildred is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Hildred a boy or girl name?

Hildred is a unisex name.

What origin is the name Hildred?

Hildred comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Hildred?

Hildred is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1889 and has been given to 2,825 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].