Girl
Heidi
nobility, noble one
About Heidi
Bright, spirited, and undeniably cheerful, Heidi bounces into a room with infectious energy. This name has maintained steady popularity thanks to its literary connections and Swiss alpine associations, conjuring images of mountain meadows and carefree adventure. Short and sweet, Heidi requires no nickname yet feels intimate and friendly from the first introduction. The name suits an active, outdoorsy personality while remaining versatile enough for any path a child might choose. Its two-syllable simplicity makes it easy for young children to learn and pronounce, while its distinctive sound ensures it won't get lost in a crowd of more common names.
Popularity of the Name Heidi
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | #983 | ||||
| 1942 | #939 | ||||
| 1943 | #802 | ||||
| 1944 | #765 | ||||
| 1945 | #825 | ||||
| 1946 | #637 | ||||
| 1947 | #599 | ||||
| 1948 | #537 | ||||
| 1949 | #521 | ||||
| 1950 | #519 | ||||
| 1951 | #466 | ||||
| 1952 | #421 | ||||
| 1953 | #314 | ||||
| 1954 | #288 | ||||
| 1955 | #261 | ||||
| 1956 | #223 | ||||
| 1957 | #218 | ||||
| 1958 | #187 | ||||
| 1959 | #187 | ||||
| 1960 | #170 | ||||
| 1961 | #166 | ||||
| 1962 | #156 | ||||
| 1963 | #140 | #321 | |||
| 1964 | #124 | ||||
| 1965 | #105 | ||||
| 1966 | #87 | ||||
| 1967 | #88 | ||||
| 1968 | #89 | #208 | #431 | ||
| 1969 | #80 | #344 | |||
| 1970 | #81 | #193 | #418 | ||
| 1971 | #77 | #152 | #312 | ||
| 1972 | #64 | #153 | #504 | ||
| 1973 | #65 | #118 | #422 | ||
| 1974 | #60 | #134 | #407 | ||
| 1975 | #66 | #80 | #289 | ||
| 1976 | #70 | #83 | #457 | ||
| 1977 | #81 | #72 | #302 | ||
| 1978 | #83 | #107 | #445 | ||
| 1979 | #83 | #125 | |||
| 1980 | #79 | #94 | #416 | ||
| 1981 | #84 | #120 | #570 | ||
| 1982 | #86 | #146 | #482 | ||
| 1983 | #95 | #138 | #455 | ||
| 1984 | #101 | #209 | #373 | ||
| 1985 | #125 | #185 | #398 | ||
| 1986 | #131 | #207 | #401 | ||
| 1987 | #144 | #253 | |||
| 1988 | #162 | #199 | #462 | ||
| 1989 | #181 | #277 | |||
| 1990 | #200 | #308 | |||
| 1991 | #218 | #399 | #215 | ||
| 1992 | #225 | #302 | #571 | #248 | |
| 1993 | #244 | #259 | #261 | ||
| 1994 | #275 | #200 | #469 | #286 | |
| 1995 | #289 | #343 | #557 | #273 | |
| 1996 | #291 | #379 | #577 | #266 | |
| 1997 | #326 | #231 | #323 | #276 | |
| 1998 | #343 | #267 | #347 | #283 | |
| 1999 | #331 | #297 | #248 | #295 | |
| 2000 | #351 | #264 | #313 | #281 | |
| 2001 | #356 | #298 | #322 | #670 | #278 |
| 2002 | #322 | #261 | #321 | #474 | #296 |
| 2003 | #315 | #218 | #245 | #514 | #232 |
| 2004 | #343 | #201 | #234 | #388 | #221 |
| 2005 | #324 | #221 | #250 | #266 | #228 |
| 2006 | #294 | #186 | #196 | #231 | #197 |
| 2007 | #303 | #135 | #228 | #254 | #200 |
| 2008 | #289 | #104 | #109 | #171 | #204 |
| 2009 | #295 | #96 | #178 | #124 | #215 |
| 2010 | #303 | #94 | #137 | #113 | #238 |
| 2011 | #331 | #94 | #112 | #121 | #233 |
| 2012 | #339 | #86 | #109 | #119 | #228 |
| 2013 | #354 | #98 | #155 | #105 | #222 |
| 2014 | #346 | #85 | #107 | #127 | #216 |
| 2015 | #343 | #84 | #100 | #109 | #209 |
| 2016 | #366 | #75 | #87 | #82 | #191 |
| 2017 | #364 | #82 | #87 | #83 | #225 |
| 2018 | #354 | #85 | #85 | #97 | #198 |
| 2019 | #373 | #90 | #89 | #74 | #262 |
| 2020 | #382 | #92 | #83 | #96 | #218 |
| 2021 | #396 | #83 | #107 | #87 | #263 |
| 2022 | #370 | #101 | #100 | #97 | #263 |
| 2023 | #352 | #106 | #107 | #91 | #285 |
| 2024 | #345 | #104 | #131 | #87 | #261 |
| 2025 | #340 | #118 | #109 | #93 | #249 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Heidi
Names Similar to Heidi
Nicknames for Heidi
- Heid
- Eidi
- Didi
- Heids
- Dee
Famous People Named Heidi
| Heidi Klum | German supermodel and television host |
| Heidi Powell | American fitness expert and television personality |
| Heidi Murkoff | Author of the "What to Expect" book series for expectant mothers |
| Heidi Montag | American television personality and singer |
| Heidi Swapp | Renowned scrapbooking and crafting expert |
| Heidi Cortez | American entrepreneur and media personality |
| Heidi Androl | Sports reporter and television personality |
| Heidi Durrow | American author and recipient of numerous literary awards |
| Heidi Hamilton | Radio host and television personality |
| Heidi Hayes | Meteorologist and television presenter |
| Heidi Holland | Renowned journalist and writer |
| Heidi Strobel | Contestant on the reality show "Survivor" |
| Heidi Thomas | British screenwriter and producer |
| Heidi Weng | Norwegian cross-country skier and Olympic medalist |
| Heidi Latsky | Choreographer and founder of Heidi Latsky Dance |
| Heidi Duckler | American dancer and founder of Heidi Duckler Dance |
| Heidi Joubert | Acclaimed Cajon drum player and musician |
| Heidi Berg | Norwegian politician and former Member of Parliament |
| Heidi Hauge | Norwegian country music singer |
| Heidi Shepherd | Lead vocalist for the heavy metal band Butcher Babies |
Characters Named Heidi
| Heidi Turner | from "South Park" - A character from the animated TV series |
| Heidi the Hippo | from "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland" - A character from the movie |
| Heidi Dobbs | from "Home Improvement" - A recurring character in the TV series |
| Heidi Hansen | from "Dear Evan Hansen" - A character from the Broadway musical |
| Heidi Petrelli | from "Heroes" - A character from the TV series |
| Heidi Burge | from "Double Teamed" - A character from the TV movie |
| Heidi Moore | from "Cyberchase" - A character from the animated TV series |
| Heidi McKinley | from "Hello, Sister!" - A character from the TV movie |
| Heidi Duckler | from "For the Love of Nancy" - A character from the TV movie |