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How Many People Are Named Heidi?
Estimated people named Heidi living in the U.S. today
135,100
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 148,787
- Peak year: 1972 (4,741 births)
- Estimated living today: 135,100
Heidi by age group — who carries the name today?
Heidi popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Heidi
Heidi has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 148,787 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 135,100 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,530 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Heidis you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Heidi in the US?
An estimated 135,100 people named Heidi are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Heidi uncommon — about 1 in 2,530 Americans.
Is Heidi a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Heidi is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Heidi most popular?
Heidi peaked in 1972, when 4,741 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Heidi?
Heidi ranks #396 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).