UK girl's name
Jadwiga
A feminine Polish name derived from the Czech form of Hedwig.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jadwiga is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jadwiga popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Jadwiga is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jadwiga. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jadwiga ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 girls were registered as Jadwiga.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jadwiga as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Jadwiga mean?
Jadwiga is a Polish feminine given name derived from the Slavic words "jadva" meaning "battle" and "wig" meaning "fight" or "war". It translates to "battle-fighter" or "warrior" in English. The name originated in Poland during the medieval period.
The name Jadwiga traces its roots back to the late 9th and early 10th centuries, when the Slavic tribes were undergoing a period of consolidation and cultural development. It was during this time that the name began gaining popularity among the nobility and ruling classes of Poland.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Jadwiga was Jadwiga of Poland (1373-1399), also known as Hedwig of Anjou. She was a Polish monarch who reigned as the first female monarch of the Kingdom of Poland from 1384 until her death in 1399. Her reign was marked by the successful union of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Another prominent figure named Jadwiga was Saint Jadwiga of Silesia (1174-1243), a Polish duchess who was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1267. She was renowned for her charitable works and is the patron saint of Silesia and Poland.
In the 15th century, Jadwiga Holszańska (1408-1431) was a Polish princess and the wife of Władysław II Jagiełło, the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Jadwiga Karolina Radziwiłł (1668-1695) was a Polish noblewoman and one of the wealthiest women in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the late 17th century. She was known for her involvement in the political intrigues of the time.
Jadwiga Mickiewiczowa (1799-1855) was a Polish writer and the wife of the renowned poet Adam Mickiewicz. She played an essential role in promoting Polish literature and culture during the period of Polish partitions.
These are just a few examples of prominent historical figures who bore the name Jadwiga, reflecting its long-standing tradition and significance in Polish culture and history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jadwiga by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jadwiga was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Jadwiga: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jadwiga in the UK right now?
In 2010, Jadwiga was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jadwiga most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Jadwiga in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jadwiga?
A feminine Polish name derived from the Czech form of Hedwig.
How many people are called Jadwiga in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jadwiga across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.