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Heidi is a feminine name used in German and Norwegian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "German diminutive of Adelheid. This is the name of the title character in the children's novel Heidi (1880) by the Swiss author Johanna Spyri." It ranked #340 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, german diminutive of Adelheid. This is the name of the title character in the children's novel Heidi (1880) by the Swiss author Johanna Spyri. The entry lists its usage as German, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Heidi ranked #340 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #340 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Heidi mean?
Behind the Name does not give Heidi a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: german diminutive of Adelheid.
Is Heidi a popular name?
Heidi ranked #340 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Heidi a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Heidi appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Heidi — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
