Hillary
boy nameHillary entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #744 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#744
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #946 |
| 1890s | #893 |
| 1900s | #1119 |
| 1910s | #1892 |
| 1920s | #1825 |
| 1930s | #2032 |
| 1940s | #1877 |
| 1950s | #1858 |
| 1960s | #2268 |
| 1970s | #3127 |
| 1980s | #4330 |
| 1990s | #7720 |
| 2000s | #10428 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Hillary are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hillary alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hillary in 2025?
- Hillary is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Hillary most popular?
- Hillary peaked in 1898, reaching #744 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hillary with classmates?
- Hillary will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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