How Many People Are Named Pilar?
6,210
people in the United States are named Pilar
1 in 53,945 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#3639
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0019%
Of US population
Peak Year
2005
145 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Spanish
Pronunciation:
pee-LAR
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Means "pillar" in Spanish. It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, María del Pilar, meaning "Mary of the Pillar". According to legend, when Saint James the Greater was in Saragossa in Spain, the Virgin Mary appeared on a pillar.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 44.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1896 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
1,246
Texas
1,217
New York
429
Florida
156
Illinois
128
Arizona
47
New Jersey
24
Georgia
23
North Carolina
16
Pennsylvania
16
💡 Fun Facts About "Pilar"
- 45 babies were named Pilar in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2005
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1896
- Most popular in California
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