Hillel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Hillel means 'praise' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Hillel
Hillel is a Hebrew name meaning 'praise, glorify'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'hallel', which means 'to praise'. In Jewish tradition, Hillel was a prominent rabbi who lived during the time of Jesus. He is known for his teachings and contributions to Jewish ethics and law. The name Hillel carries connotations of wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual enlightenment.
Popularity of the Name Hillel
The popularity for the name Hillel peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 47 births, which ranked number 6,023 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Hillel had the most male births in 2019 with 47, which ranked number 2,692 out of 14,112 male names. The number of births for the name Hillel has increased sharply over the last ten years from 30 births to 46 births, an increase of 53.33%. Among males, Hillel has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 30 births to 46 births, an increase of 53.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hillel
- 20 Year Trend of Hillel: 64.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Hillel: 53.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hillel: 53.33%
Popularity of Hillel by State
For males, Hillel was most popular in Northeastern states with 33 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 18 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hillel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 15 | 481 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 18 | 740 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hillel
- Total Births of Hillel: 48 (4.37%)
- Male Births of Hillel: 48 (4.37%)
Given the upward trend of Hillel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.37% increase in total births, for a total of 48 births in 2024. Male births for Hillel have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 48 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.37%.