Hillary Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
4% Masculine / 96% Feminine
Meaning:
'Hillary' means 'cheerful' or 'happy'.
Meaning of the Name Hillary
Hillary is a name of Latin origin meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'. It is derived from the Latin name Hilarius. The name can also be traced back to the Greek name Hilarios, which has the same meaning. Hillary is commonly used as a feminine given name but can also be used as a surname. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world due to its association with the given name of American politician Hillary Clinton.
Popularity of the Name Hillary
The popularity for the name Hillary peaked in popularity in the year 1992 with 2,521 births, which ranked number 267 out of 23,365 unique names for that year. Hillary had the most female births in 1992 with 2,521, which ranked number 132 out of 15,613 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1954 with 27, which ranked number 1,468 out of 4,360 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Hillary has declined sharply over the last ten years from 157 births to 73 births, a decline of -53.50%. Among females, Hillary has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 157 births to 73 births, a decline of -53.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hillary
- 20 Year Trend of Hillary: -63.86%
- 10 Year Trend of Hillary: -53.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Hillary: -53.50%
Popularity of Hillary by State
Among females, Hillary was most popular in Southwestern states with 16 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 16 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hillary. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2045 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1875 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 1493 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hillary
- Total Births of Hillary: 68 (-7.37%)
- Female Births of Hillary: 68 (-7.37%)
Given the downward trend of Hillary over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.37% decrease in total births, for a total of 68 births in 2024. For Females, births for Hillary have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 68 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.37%.