Hilliard
Gender-neutral name · English · German
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #518 in 1896
0 babies were named Hilliard in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hilliard you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryHilliard has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Hilliards, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1896, when it reached #518.
About the name Hilliard
Hilliard is a gender-neutral name of English and German origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ard”. US birth records list Hilliard for boys from 1880 to 1991, in 103 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1896, when it ranked #518 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1991, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 66 | 15,205 boys |
| 1890s | 60 | 16,565 boys |
| 1900s | 67 | 15,002 boys |
| 1910s | 51 | 19,759 boys |
| 1920s | 37 | 26,969 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 45,746 boys |
| 1940s | 16 | 61,538 boys |
| 1950s | 9.0 | 110,619 boys |
| 1960s | 6.4 | 156,986 boys |
| 1970s | 3.4 | 295,858 boys |
| 1980s | 2.7 | 369,004 boys |
| 1990s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Hilliard
What is the origin of the name Hilliard?
Hilliard has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Hilliard a boy or girl name?
Both. Hilliard is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Hilliard?
Hilliard is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1991. It peaked at #518 in 1896.