Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Hedwig
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1918
Peak births
159
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19182025
Quick answers about Hedwig
How many people are named Hedwig?
Based on SSA birth records through 1968, an estimated 210 Americans born with the name Hedwig may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1968.
How rare is Hedwig?
Hedwig has not appeared in SSA records since 1968. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Hedwig?
The median age of a living American named Hedwig is approximately 80 years, with most bearers falling between 72 and 91 years old.
Is Hedwig still popular?
No. Hedwig is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1968.
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
3,077