Hill
Meaninghill · English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #741 in 1905
6 babies were named Hill in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hill you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hill, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hill would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHill first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1905, when it ranked #741. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Hill means “hill”.
About the name Hill
Hill is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “hill”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-ill”. US birth records list Hill for boys from 1884 to 2025, in 70 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1905, when it ranked #741 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 8.7 | 114,504 boys |
| 1890s | 19 | 51,787 boys |
| 1900s | 12 | 85,324 boys |
| 1910s | 17 | 59,988 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 92,507 boys |
| 1930s | 7.1 | 141,443 boys |
| 1940s | 3.8 | 260,417 boys |
| 1950s | 2.2 | 462,963 boys |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 boys |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 699,301 boys |
| 2010s | 2.2 | 458,716 boys |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 397,351 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Hill
What does the name Hill mean?
Hill means “hill” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hill?
Hill has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Hill a boy or girl name?
Hill is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hill?
Hill ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1905 (#741).