Heidi: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced HY-dee · 2 syllables
Heidi means “nobleness”, from Germanic and English.
From Swiss German Heidi, a pet form of Adelheid, equivalent of English Adelaide and Alice. The name became internationally popular due to the children's book Heidi (1880).
- Meaning
- nobleness
- Origin
- Germanic, English
- Pronunciation
- HY-dee
- US rank (2025)
- #340
- US babies a year
- about 864 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1970
- Style
- Literary
How popular is Heidi?
Heidi was the #340 name in the US in 2025, given to 894 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1970.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #340 |
| England & Wales | #95 |
| Scotland | #109 |
| Northern Ireland | #63 |
| Ireland | #91 |
| France | #889 |
| Norway | #423 |
| Canada | #306 |
| Australia | #93 |
How old are people named Heidi?
Half of US adults named Heidi are older than 51; most are between 23 and 68. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Heidi
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Heidi have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Heather
- Erika
- Rolf
Names like Heidi
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Heidi
What does the name Heidi mean?
Heidi means “nobleness”. It comes from Germanic and English.
How do you pronounce Heidi?
Heidi is pronounced HY-dee.
How popular is the name Heidi?
Heidi was the #340 name in the US in 2025, given to 894 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1970.
How old are people named Heidi?
Half of US adults named Heidi are older than 51. Most are between 23 and 68.