Mildred
Mildred: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪldɹəd/
Meaning and origin of Mildred
Root meaning: “mild”
- A female given name from Old English.
Etymology
From the name of an 8th-century English saint, Old English Mildþrȳþ (from milde (“mild”) + þrȳþ (“strength”)).
How popular is Mildred?
Since 1880, 451,415 girls and 1,583 boys in the U.S. have been named Mildred (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #464 in 1903. In 2025, 98 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Mildred FAQ
What does the name Mildred mean?
Mildred traces back to a root meaning "mild". A female given name from Old English. From the name of an 8th-century English saint, Old English Mildþrȳþ (from milde (“mild”) + þrȳþ (“strength”)).
What is the origin of the name Mildred?
Mildred is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Mildred?
Since 1880, 451,415 girls and 1,583 boys in the U.S. have been named Mildred (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #464 in 1903. In 2025, 98 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mildred a boy or girl name?
Mildred is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 451,415 girls and 1,583 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.