Hildreth is an uncommon, yet distinctive given name of English origin. It is derived from Old English elements 'hild' meaning battle and 'þryð' which signifies strength or power. Thus, the name Hildreth can be interpreted as "strong in battle" or "powerful in combat". This moniker was popular during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare, lending it an air of uniqueness and antiquity. Today, those bearing this name carry a historic legacy within their very identity.
The name Hildreth experienced fluctuations in popularity throughout the years, with notable peaks occurring between 1916 and 1925, where it reached its highest frequency of 12 births in 1919 and consistently maintained double-digit occurrences from 1923 to 1925. After a significant drop post-1925, there was another brief surge in the early 1930s, but by 1949, its popularity had declined again. Overall, there were 97 recorded births with the name Hildreth during this period.