Hulda

Hulda is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “gentle, graceful.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Hulda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Scandinavian
Meaning
“gentle, graceful”

About the name Hulda

Hulda belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “gentle, graceful” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Hulda first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #171 in 1885, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5,407 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hulda in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#171 in 1885
Peak year
1895
Total since 1880
5,407

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hulda mean?

Hulda means “gentle, graceful” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Hulda a boy or girl name?

Hulda is a girl name.

What origin is the name Hulda?

Hulda comes from the Biblical & Christian and Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Hulda?

Hulda first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #171 in 1885, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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