Gender: Female
Origin: Old English, English
Meaning: Gentle strength, Mild Strength
Pronunciation: MIL-dred, /ˈmɪlˌdrɛd/, M IH L D R IH D
Popularity Rank: #4,847
Derived from the Old English name Mildthryð, which means 'gentle strength'. It was a common name among Anglo-Saxons.
The name Mildred is of Old English, English origin and means Gentle strength, Mild Strength. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mildred is commonly found in United States of America, Colombia, South Africa, and 73 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MIL-dred
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɪlˌdrɛd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M IH L D R IH D
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Mildred is recorded 12,173 times globally, ranking it as the 4,847th most common name worldwide.
Mildred is most prevalent in United States of America, with 3,230 occurrences, making it the 1,275th most popular name in the country.
In Puerto Rico, the name Mildred is found among 1 in every 197 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,275 | 1 : 560 |
| Colombia | #1,198 | 1 : 844 |
| South Africa | #1,540 | 1 : 1,746 |
| Mexico | #1,324 | 1 : 850 |
| Guatemala | #348 | 1 : 288 |
| Nigeria | #2,753 | 1 : 3,525 |
| Saudi Arabia | #9,703 | 1 : 11,805 |
| Netherlands | #2,353 | 1 : 1,555 |
| Peru | #2,739 | 1 : 4,187 |
| Italy | #5,989 | 1 : 5,475 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mildred from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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