Pilar
Meaningpillar · Spanish
- US rank
- #3,296
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,301 in 1924
47 babies were named Pilar in the US in 2025. It has dropped 75 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1896–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Pilar you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,247 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Pilar, 47 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Pilar would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPilar first shows up in US birth records in 1896, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 129 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1924, when it reached #1,301.
- Then vs nowPilar was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 15,649 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 34,247.
- TrendPilar has slipped 75 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,296. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Pilar means “pillar”.
About the name Pilar
Pilar is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “pillar”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-lar”. US birth records list Pilar for girls from 1896 to 2025, in 122 of those 130 years. Its best year was 1924, when it ranked #1,301 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,296, with 47 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 | 99,256 girls |
| 1900s | 9.2 | 109,051 girls |
| 1910s | 20 | 50,150 girls |
| 1920s | 22 | 45,788 girls |
| 1930s | 16 | 64,475 girls |
| 1940s | 9.5 | 104,712 girls |
| 1950s | 13 | 78,186 girls |
| 1960s | 29 | 33,910 girls |
| 1970s | 41 | 24,667 girls |
| 1980s | 33 | 30,030 girls |
| 1990s | 42 | 23,736 girls |
| 2000s | 60 | 16,793 girls |
| 2010s | 36 | 27,941 girls |
| 2020s | 30 | 33,784 girls |
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Pilar
What does the name Pilar mean?
Pilar means “pillar” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Pilar?
Pilar has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Sofia, Camila, Maya.
Is Pilar a boy or girl name?
Pilar is a girl name.
How popular is the name Pilar?
Pilar ranked #3,296 for US girls in 2025, given to 47 babies. Its best year was 1924 (#1,301).