Girl
Mildred
gentle strength
About Mildred
Mildred carries the weight of history and the charm of vintage revival, appealing to parents who appreciate classic names making contemporary comebacks. This name belonged to grandmothers and great-grandmothers, lending it an heir-loom quality that connects generations. The recent trend toward retro names has brought Mildred back into consideration, with modern parents appreciating its substance and authenticity. It offers rich nickname possibilities—Millie, Milly, Dre—allowing personality-based variations throughout life. Mildred possesses a literary quality, appearing in classic novels and historical records, giving it cultural depth. The name suggests someone grounded, reliable, and possessing quiet strength rather than flashy drama. It pairs wonderfully with contemporary middle names, creating interesting contrasts that honor both past and present. For parents tired of trending names and seeking something with proven staying power and genuine character, Mildred represents a thoughtful, distinctive choice that celebrates naming heritage.
Popularity of the Name Mildred
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #121 | ||
| 1881 | #115 | ||
| 1882 | #119 | ||
| 1883 | #117 | ||
| 1884 | #107 | ||
| 1885 | #111 | ||
| 1886 | #107 | ||
| 1887 | #89 | ||
| 1888 | #83 | ||
| 1889 | #69 | ||
| 1890 | #71 | ||
| 1891 | #64 | ||
| 1892 | #62 | ||
| 1893 | #60 | ||
| 1894 | #50 | ||
| 1895 | #39 | ||
| 1896 | #39 | ||
| 1897 | #33 | ||
| 1898 | #28 | ||
| 1899 | #17 | ||
| 1900 | #20 | #75 | |
| 1901 | #14 | #106 | |
| 1902 | #14 | #113 | |
| 1903 | #10 | #105 | |
| 1904 | #9 | #90 | |
| 1905 | #8 | #105 | |
| 1906 | #9 | #139 | |
| 1907 | #8 | #85 | |
| 1908 | #8 | #77 | |
| 1909 | #8 | #78 | |
| 1910 | #8 | #90 | |
| 1911 | #8 | #99 | |
| 1912 | #6 | #95 | |
| 1913 | #6 | #134 | |
| 1914 | #7 | #104 | |
| 1915 | #6 | #103 | |
| 1916 | #6 | #132 | |
| 1917 | #6 | #97 | |
| 1918 | #6 | #140 | |
| 1919 | #6 | #139 | |
| 1920 | #6 | #113 | |
| 1921 | #7 | #104 | |
| 1922 | #8 | #112 | |
| 1923 | #8 | #128 | |
| 1924 | #8 | ||
| 1925 | #9 | #182 | |
| 1926 | #9 | #186 | |
| 1927 | #11 | #164 | |
| 1928 | #15 | #157 | |
| 1929 | #18 | #150 | |
| 1930 | #21 | #175 | |
| 1931 | #26 | ||
| 1932 | #26 | #198 | |
| 1933 | #32 | ||
| 1934 | #35 | ||
| 1935 | #35 | ||
| 1936 | #40 | ||
| 1937 | #43 | ||
| 1938 | #52 | ||
| 1939 | #55 | ||
| 1940 | #58 | ||
| 1941 | #64 | ||
| 1942 | #71 | ||
| 1943 | #76 | ||
| 1944 | #81 | ||
| 1945 | #93 | ||
| 1946 | #103 | ||
| 1947 | #109 | ||
| 1948 | #120 | ||
| 1949 | #120 | ||
| 1950 | #135 | ||
| 1951 | #146 | ||
| 1952 | #159 | ||
| 1953 | #166 | ||
| 1954 | #180 | ||
| 1955 | #197 | ||
| 1956 | #200 | ||
| 1957 | #225 | ||
| 1958 | #232 | ||
| 1959 | #245 | ||
| 1960 | #275 | ||
| 1961 | #293 | ||
| 1962 | #297 | ||
| 1963 | #308 | ||
| 1964 | #323 | #269 | |
| 1965 | #329 | #315 | |
| 1966 | #351 | ||
| 1967 | #384 | ||
| 1968 | #435 | #449 | |
| 1969 | #458 | #316 | |
| 1970 | #454 | ||
| 1971 | #493 | #449 | |
| 1972 | #509 | #377 | |
| 1973 | #541 | ||
| 1974 | #556 | ||
| 1975 | #615 | ||
| 1976 | #651 | ||
| 1977 | #750 | ||
| 1978 | #832 | ||
| 1979 | #922 | ||
| 1980 | #944 | ||
| 1981 | #951 | ||
| 1982 | #883 | ||
| 1984 | #968 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Mildred
- Milred
- Mildreth
- Mildrith
- Mildrada
Names Similar to Mildred
Nicknames for Mildred
- Millie
- Milly
- Dred
- Midge
- Red
Famous People Named Mildred
| Mildred Didrikson Zaharias | American athlete and Olympic gold medalist |
| Mildred Bailey | American jazz singer |
| Mildred Harris | American actress and Charlie Chaplin's first wife |
| Mildred Allen | American chemist and first female president of the American Chemical Society |
| Mildred Cohn | American biochemist and National Medal of Science recipient |
| Mildred Harris Turner | American archaeologist and scholar of ancient ceramics |
| Mildred Jefferson | American physician and pro-life activist |
| Mildred Dresselhaus | American physicist and first female Institute Professor at MIT |
| Mildred Taylor | American author and Newbery Medal winner |
| Mildred Dunnock | American actress known for her roles in "Death of a Salesman" and "Baby Doll" |
| Mildred Clingerman | American science fiction writer |
| Mildred Griffiths Wirt Benson | American author and the original ghostwriter for the Nancy Drew series |
| Mildred Natwick | American actress known for her work in "Barefoot in the Park" and "Dangerous Liaisons" |
| Mildred Cable | English missionary and author |
| Mildred Robbins Leet | American genealogist and founder of the Genealogical Institute of the Southwest |
| Mildred Trotter | American anthropologist and researcher in human skeletal biology |
| Mildred Scheel | German physician and first lady of Germany - wife of President Walter Scheel |
Characters Named Mildred
| Mildred Hubble | Protagonist in the children's book series "The Worst Witch" by Jill Murphy |
| Mildred Ratched | Character in the novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" by Ken Kesey |
| Mildred J. Hill | Character in "Liar Liar" portrayed by actress Jennifer Tilly |
| Mildred Krebs | Character in the TV series "Remington Steele" portrayed by actress Doris Roberts |
| Mildred H. Inglefrinch | Character in the novel "Ella Minnow Pea" by Mark Dunn |
| Mildred "Millie" Kentner | Character in the TV series "Freaks and Geeks" portrayed by Sarah Hagan |
| Mildred Plotka | Character in the film "The In-Laws" portrayed by actress Nanette Fabray |
| Mildred "Millie" Helper | Character in the TV series "The Dick Van Dyke Show" portrayed by Ann Morgan Guilbert |
| Mildred Layton | Character in the TV series "Agatha Christie's Poirot" portrayed by Frances Barber |
| Mildred Deegan | Character in the film "The Trouble with Angels" portrayed by actress Gypsy Rose Lee |
| Mildred Proctor | Character in the film "The Proposition" portrayed by actress Frances Barber |
| Mildred Clingerman | Character in various science fiction stories and anthologies |
| Mildred A. Wirt | Character in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories under the pen name Carolyn Keene |
| Mildred Delores Jeter Loving | Character in the film "Loving" portrayed by Ruth Negga |
| Mildred "Midge" Maisel | Character in the TV series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan |
| Mildred Fierce | Character in the web series "The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo" |
| Mildred Atkinson | Character in the film "This Is England" portrayed by actress Rosamund Hanson |