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Mildred

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Mildred was most popular in 1920, when 18,099 American babies were given the name — ranking #14 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,575, with 98 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 452,998 people named Mildred.

Most popular in1920
Rank that year#14
Births that year18,099
Total since 1880452,998

Mildred over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Mildred’s peak in 1920. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "gentle strength"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org