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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.7%
Male
0.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 99.3 years old

Young (<30) 2,544
0.6%
Adult (30–60) 8,421
1.9%
Senior (>60) 441,930
97.6%

📈 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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