Hilary
- Pronunciation
- [Hi-la-ry]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Joyful: Glad.
- Origin
- English
Hilary Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 24,144 baby girls have been named Hilary. The name peaked in 1990 with 1,217 US births that year (rank #232). In 2024, ranked #4132 nationally — 3,900 places below its 1990 peak.
Top States for Hilary
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hilary births are: California (3,291), New York (2,119), Texas (1,385).
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6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hilary's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Hilary
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary | Joyful: Glad. | Female | English |
Famous People Named Hilary
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Hilary.
- Hilary Swank — Movie Actress (1974)
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Compare Hilary to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hilary against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).