5,391births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · Sweden
#21Sweden 2025
Hedda is a girl name family recorded 5,391 times in 5 countries since 1900. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#21 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2021, at 430.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Hedda
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedda | Swedish | 4,913 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #21 | 2021 | ▲ 208 % |
| Hedda | Swedish | 222 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1900 | – |
| Hedda | Swedish | 206 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | #187 | 2025 | – |
| Hedda | Swedish | 45 | 🇫🇷 France | #5729 | 2023 | – |
| Hedda | Swedish | 5 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1931 | – |
Questions about Hedda
How popular is the name Hedda?
In 2025 it ranked #21 in Sweden. Official registers record 5,391 births across 5 countries.
When was Hedda most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2021, at 430.9 births per 100,000.
Is Hedda a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hedda is a girl name.