Hilding is a Nordic name of Old Norse origin, derived from the element 'hildr' meaning "battle" and 'ing' meaning "belonging to". It was particularly common among the Scandinavian nobility during the Viking Age. Today, it remains relatively rare but continues to be used in Scandinavia, especially in Sweden where it has been recorded as a given name since the Middle Ages.
The name Hilding experienced fluctuations in popularity over time, with a peak of 17 births in both 1915 and 1916. After this high point, the number of births declined significantly, suggesting that the name may have fallen out of favor or been replaced by other popular names during this period.