Heidi Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Norway, Heidi is a top 100 name, reflecting its popularity in Scandinavian countries as well.

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A Deep Dive

Heidi Overview

Meaning

Nobility, noble birth

Gender

Girl

Origin

German

Etymology

Derived from the Old High German name Adelheid, meaning “noble”​

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪdi/

Popularity

Heidi is a well-loved name in many countries, including Germany, England, and the United States. In 2023, it ranked 351st for girls in the USA​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Traditional, Cute, Classic

Associated Traits

Wholesome, adventurous, refined, serene

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Heidi is often associated with the Swiss children’s book character who embodies simplicity and a love for nature​

Name Day

December 16th (Austria), October 15th (Estonia), July 27th (Finland), June 4th (Norway), September 5th (Sweden)​
A Deep Dive

Heidi Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Adelheid, Heide, Haidee, Adelheide, Edelheid

Common Nicknames

Heidi-bear, Heidster, Heidi-pie, Deedee

Diminutives

Dee, Idie, Heids, Hedy

Famous People

  • Heidi Klum
    (German-American Model)
  • Heidi Montag
    (American TV Personality)
  • Heidi Fleiss
    (American Businesswoman)
  • Heidi Newfield
    (American Singer)
  • Heidi Swedberg
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Heidi
    ("Heidi," Novel)
  • Heidi Klum
    ("Project Runway," TV Series)
  • Heidi Turner
    ("South Park," TV Series)
  • "Heidi"
    (Film)
  • Heidi Fleiss
    ("Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss," TV Movie)

What Is the Meaning of Heidi?

Heidi means “noble one” or “of noble birth.” It often conveys a sense of elegance and grace, showcasing qualities of nobility and strength.

What Is the Origin of The Name Heidi?

Heidi comes from the Old High German name Adelheid, which evolved over time. It was popularized by Johanna Spyri’s 1881 novel “Heidi,” which tells the story of a young girl living in the Swiss Alps.

Heidi Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Heidi in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3962021#3702022#3512023
Top 3 Rankings#601974#641972#651973

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Heidi

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023351
(+19 from 2022)
864
(+8 from 2022)
0.04939
2022370
(+26 from 2021)
856
(+62 from 2021)
0.04774
2021396
(-15 from 2020)
794
(-15 from 2020)
0.04432
2020381
(-8 from 2019)
809
(-36 from 2019)
0.04577
2019373
(-19 from 2018)
845
(-55 from 2018)
0.04605
2018354
(+10 from 2017)
900
(+45 from 2017)
0.04840
2017364
(+2 from 2016)
855
(-34 from 2016)
0.04526
2016366
(-23 from 2015)
889
(-66 from 2015)
0.04592
2015343
(+3 from 2014)
955
(-2 from 2014)
0.04895
2014346
(+8 from 2013)
957
(+54 from 2013)
0.04892
2013354
(-16 from 2012)
903
(-28 from 2012)
0.04684
2012338
(-7 from 2011)
931
(-22 from 2011)
0.04800
2011331
(-28 from 2010)
953
(-116 from 2010)
0.04918
2010303
(-8 from 2009)
1069
(-48 from 2009)
0.05452
2009295
(-6 from 2008)
1117
(-50 from 2008)
0.05516
2008289
(+14 from 2007)
1167
(+45 from 2007)
0.05603
2007303
(-9 from 2006)
1122
(-2 from 2006)
0.05301
2006294
(+30 from 2005)
1124
(+130 from 2005)
0.05377
2005324
(+19 from 2004)
994
(+60 from 2004)
0.04898
2004343
(-28 from 2003)
934
(-44 from 2003)
0.04629
2003315
(+7 from 2002)
978
(+24 from 2002)
0.04874
2002322
(+34 from 2001)
954
(+123 from 2001)
0.04830
2001356
(-5 from 2000)
831
(-49 from 2000)
0.04195
2000351
(-20 from 1999)
880
(-35 from 1999)
0.04409
1999331
(+12 from 1998)
915
(+67 from 1998)
0.04700
1998343
(-18 from 1997)
848
(-37 from 1997)
0.04375
1997325
(-34 from 1996)
885
(-109 from 1996)
0.04635
1996291
(-2 from 1995)
994
(+33 from 1995)
0.05185
1995289
(-14 from 1994)
961
(-55 from 1994)
0.05001
1994275
(-31 from 1993)
1016
(-127 from 1993)
0.05212
1993244
(-19 from 1992)
1143
(-99 from 1992)
0.05798
1992225
(-7 from 1991)
1242
(-86 from 1991)
0.06196
1991218
(-18 from 1990)
1328
(-138 from 1990)
0.06531
1990200
(-19 from 1989)
1466
(-74 from 1989)
0.07136
1989181
(-19 from 1988)
1540
(-206 from 1988)
0.07730
1988162
(-18 from 1987)
1746
(-169 from 1987)
0.09079
1987144
(-13 from 1986)
1915
(-208 from 1986)
0.10218
1986131
(-6 from 1985)
2123
(-198 from 1985)
0.11504
1985125
(-24 from 1984)
2321
(-349 from 1984)
0.12571
1984101
(-7 from 1983)
2670
(-245 from 1983)
0.14806
198394
(-8 from 1982)
2915
(-477 from 1982)
0.16288
198286
(-2 from 1981)
3392
(-346 from 1981)
0.18696
198184
(-5 from 1980)
3738
(-289 from 1980)
0.20900
198079
(+4 from 1979)
4027
(+355 from 1979)
0.22615
197983
No change from 1978
3672
(+105 from 1978)
0.21308
197883
(-2 from 1977)
3567
(-73 from 1977)
0.21698
197781
(-11 from 1976)
3640
(-250 from 1976)
0.22128
197670
(-4 from 1975)
3890
(-404 from 1975)
0.24747
197566
(-6 from 1974)
4294
(-389 from 1974)
0.27510
197460
(+5 from 1973)
4683
(+287 from 1973)
0.29899
197365
(-1 from 1972)
4396
(-327 from 1972)
0.28286
197264
(+13 from 1971)
4723
(+8 from 1971)
0.29289
197177
(+4 from 1970)
4715
(+74 from 1970)
0.26903
197081
(-1 from 1969)
4641
(+109 from 1969)
0.25335
196980
(+9 from 1968)
4532
(+621 from 1968)
0.25710
196889
(-1 from 1967)
3911
(+45 from 1967)
0.22876
196788
(-1 from 1966)
3866
(-101 from 1966)
0.22518
196687
(+18 from 1965)
3967
(+409 from 1965)
0.22594
1965105
(+19 from 1964)
3558
(+105 from 1964)
0.19470
1964124
(+16 from 1963)
3453
(+515 from 1963)
0.17641
1963140
(+16 from 1962)
2938
(+276 from 1962)
0.14778
1962156
(+10 from 1961)
2662
(+141 from 1961)
0.13133
1961166
(+4 from 1960)
2521
(+180 from 1960)
0.12137
1960170
(+17 from 1959)
2341
(+428 from 1959)
0.11256
1959187
No change from 1958
1913
(-33 from 1958)
0.09203
1958187
(+31 from 1957)
1946
(+493 from 1957)
0.09420
1957218
(+5 from 1956)
1453
(+101 from 1956)
0.06925
1956223
(+37 from 1955)
1352
(+322 from 1955)
0.06565
1955260
(+28 from 1954)
1030
(+163 from 1954)
0.05137
1954288
(+26 from 1953)
867
(+186 from 1953)
0.04355
1953314
(+108 from 1952)
681
(+270 from 1952)
0.03529
1952422
(+45 from 1951)
411
(+92 from 1951)
0.02161
1951467
(+53 from 1950)
319
(+72 from 1950)
0.01727
1950520
(+2 from 1949)
247
(-1 from 1949)
0.01405
1949522
(+16 from 1948)
248
(+11 from 1948)
0.01413
1948538
(+61 from 1947)
237
(+34 from 1947)
0.01360
1947599
(+36 from 1946)
203
(+49 from 1946)
0.01117
1946635
(+189 from 1945)
154
(+71 from 1945)
0.00955
1945824
(-62 from 1944)
83
(-17 from 1944)
0.00617
1944762
(+39 from 1943)
100
(+8 from 1943)
0.00732
1943801
(+135 from 1942)
92
(+22 from 1942)
0.00641
1942936
(+198 from 1941)
70
(+27 from 1941)
0.00503
19411134
(+16 from 1940)
43
(+3 from 1940)
0.00345
19401150
(-169 from 1939)
40
(-12 from 1939)
0.00339
1939981
(+26 from 1938)
52
(+2 from 1938)
0.00459
19381007
(+838 from 1937)
50
(+32 from 1937)
0.00438
19371845
(+676 from 1936)
18
(+7 from 1936)
0.00163
19362521
(+54 from 1935)
11
No change from 1935
0.00102
19352575
(-488 from 1934)
11
(-4 from 1934)
0.00101
19342087
(+1022 from 1933)
15
(+7 from 1933)
0.00139
19333109
(+117 from 1931)
8
No change from 1931
0.00076
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19313226
(-381 from 1930)
8
(-2 from 1930)
0.00072
19302845
(+550 from 1929)
10
(+2 from 1929)
0.00086
19293395
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00069
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
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0
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0.0000
18820
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0.0000
18810
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0.0000
18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Heidi

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4302021#4242022#4342023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7742021#5992022#6312023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3352021#2382022#2852023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#6742021#5692022#4932023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4192021#4962022#4642023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4902021#5712022#4022023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6292021#5232022#4612023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3942021#4232022#3932023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2622021#3082022#3502023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3182021#3662022#2882023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#9162021#5282022#4082023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3912021#3452022#3922023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5672021#4552022#6082023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2482021#1782022#2392023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3062021#2912022#3162023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5192020#4102021#5262023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5142021#5872022#6062023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6572021#3212022#2302023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4212016#4182019#5102022

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2552021#3072022#1962023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3482021#3622022#2652023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3812021#4062022#7102023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5382021#3452022#4612023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3122021#3202022#2912023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4922021#4262022#3242023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2281998#2191999#1962013

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3162020#3382021#2072023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4142021#4922022#5322023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3992017#3332018#3212022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4032021#2952022#3312023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2442007#1962012#2412015

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1351996#1431997#1672005

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1812021#2612022#2722023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3072021#1272022#2342023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2132018#1842021#2112023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1762013#1902014#2462018

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2122021#1792022#2062023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2382021#1822022#1722023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7282021#3872022#3382023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3462021#2932022#1402023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#631989#1281990#761991

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5562020#5532021#5272023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2031988#2251993#1682009

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1852017#1322019#1342020

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1752021#2502022#1792023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1681996#2452003#2272017

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2812021#2522022#4762023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1131992#1302007#1022012

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4302013#2992015#3132017

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2492012#2712014#1942023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1681991#1972008#2012010

Popularity Rankings for Heidi in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark flagDenmark#221985

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#482021#732022#662023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#932019#952020#842021

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#882012#902016#992019

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#892021#1012022#882023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#882021#942022#892023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1052021#992022#1052023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1542020#1612021#1482022

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1771977

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#1942019#1862020#1872021

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2022021#2112022#2252023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2472021#2092022#3022023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2842021#3332022#2192023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2572020#4332021#3362022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#5082000#3112003#3772007

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3772016#3832017#3322018

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3652022#3662023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7022020#5482021#7562022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Heidi a Name for Boys or Girls?

In most cultures, Heidi is used for girls, and it is celebrated for its feminine qualities and historical associations with notable women.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Heidi

Heidi in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Heidi Klum (Model, born 1973): A German-American model, television host, and businesswoman who has graced the covers of many top fashion magazines.
  • Heidi Montag (TV Personality, born 1986): An American television personality and singer who rose to fame on the reality show "The Hills."
  • Heidi Fleiss (Businesswoman, born 1965): An American businesswoman known for her involvement in the Hollywood escort industry.
  • Heidi Newfield (Singer, born 1970): An American country music singer and songwriter, formerly the lead vocalist for the group Trick Pony.
  • Heidi Swedberg (Actress, born 1966): An American actress best remembered for her role as Susan Ross on the TV series "Seinfeld."
  • Heidi Heitkamp (Politician, born 1955): An American politician who served as a United States Senator from North Dakota.
  • Heidi Albertsen (Model, born 1976): A Danish model who has worked with numerous international fashion brands and magazines.
  • Heidi ("Heidi," 1881 Novel by Johanna Spyri): A young girl who goes to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, experiencing adventures and friendships.
  • Heidi Klum ("Project Runway," 2004 TV Series): A supermodel and TV host who helps aspiring fashion designers launch their careers.
  • Heidi Turner ("South Park," 1997 TV Series): A student at South Park Elementary known for her relationship with Eric Cartman.
  • "Heidi" (1995 Film): A cinematic adaptation of the classic novel, following the adventures of a young girl in the Swiss Alps.
  • Heidi Fleiss ("Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss," 2004 TV Movie): A biographical drama about the infamous Hollywood madam.
  • Heidi Hansen ("Dear Evan Hansen," 2015 Musical): The caring and hardworking mother of the protagonist, Evan Hansen.
  • Heidi Bergman ("Homecoming," 2018 TV Series): A caseworker at a facility helping soldiers transition back to civilian life.
  • Heidi Town (Jakarta, Indonesia): A residential area in the bustling capital city of Indonesia.
  • Heidi Lake (Minnesota, USA): A freshwater lake situated in St. Louis County.
  • Heidi Park (Ontario, Canada): A recreational park located in the city of Ottawa.
  • Heidi Avenue (Sydney, Australia): A street in the suburban area of Castle Hill, New South Wales.
  • Heidi's Garden (Zürich, Switzerland): A public garden located in the heart of Zürich.
  • Heidi's Trail (California, USA): A popular hiking trail in Griffith Park, Los Angeles.
  • Heidi Mountain (British Columbia, Canada): A mountain in the Coast Range of British Columbia.
  • Heidi Beach (Maine, USA): A small beach located in York County.

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