How Many People Are Named Hilary?
26,341
people in the United States are named Hilary
1 in 12,717 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1590
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0079%
Of US population
Peak Year
1990
1,225 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
HIL-ə-ree
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Medieval English form of HILARIUS or HILARIA. During the Middle Ages it was primarily a masculine name. It was revived in Britain at the beginning of the 20th century as a predominantly feminine name. In America, this name and the variant Hillary seemed to drop in popularity after Hillary Clinton (1947-) became the first lady.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 45.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1882 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
3,301
New York
2,183
Texas
1,392
Pennsylvania
1,186
Illinois
1,039
Ohio
924
Massachusetts
894
Michigan
819
Florida
613
New Jersey
543
💡 Fun Facts About "Hilary"
- 35 babies were named Hilary in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1990
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1882
- Most popular in California
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