How Many People Are Named Mildred?
452,895
people in the United States are named Mildred
1 in 739 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#150
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1352%
Of US population
Peak Year
1920
18,099 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MIL-drəd
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the Old English name Mildþryð meaning "gentle strength", derived from the elements milde "gentle" and þryð "strength". Saint Mildred was a 7th-century abbess, the daughter of the Kentish princess Saint Ermenburga. After the Norman conquest this name became rare, but it was revived in the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 99.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
32,971
Pennsylvania
31,628
Illinois
20,735
Ohio
18,887
Texas
18,197
North Carolina
17,219
Georgia
15,748
Tennessee
14,447
Missouri
13,157
Alabama
13,010
💡 Fun Facts About "Mildred"
- 91 babies were named Mildred in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1920
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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