Mildred is a lovely and timeless English name with associations of strength and gentleness.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1921 (#4,464)
Babies in 1921
6 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#3,817 in 1919
First recorded
1915
Meaning of Midred
Mildred is a lovely feminine name with English origins. The name Mildred has various associations, including strength and gentleness. It was quite popular in the early 20th century in the United States, ranking at number 4464 in 1921. Although it has become less common over the years, Mildred still holds a special charm for those seeking a timeless and classic name for their baby girl.
How to pronounce Midred
English
Pronounced MID-red/ˈmɪd.rɛd/
Popularity of Midred in the U.S.
Midred was last recorded in the U.S. in 1921, ranked #4,464 with 6 babies. It peaked at #3,817 in 1919. It first appears in the records in 1915.
Girls named Midred (left scale)
Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
