Mildred
How to say it: MIL-dred · /ˈmɪldrɛd/
From Old English 'mildthryth' meaning 'gentle strength', composed of 'milde' (mild) and 'thryth' (strength, power).
Mildred was the 1,521st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 98 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are up about 11% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,431 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,521 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 98 |
| Share of births | 1 in 33,830 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | +11% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,431 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Mildred peaked in the 1910s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mildred is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Mildred
- Mildred Harris (1901–1944)American actress
- Mildred Dresselhaus (1930–2017)American physicist
- Mildred Natwick (1905–1994)American actress
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