Hilary Name Popularity and Statistics
Hilary is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Hilary?
Hilary is spelled H-I-L-A-R-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Hilary Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,238
Recorded Births24
- Girls usage fell 1,275 places to #5,238 and recorded 13 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Hilary Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 24 | #5,238 |
| 2024 | Girls | 37 | #3,963 |
| 2023 | Girls | 60 | #2,823 |
| 2022 | Girls | 45 | #3,470 |
| 2021 | Girls | 20 | #5,955 |
| 2020 | Girls | 22 | #5,487 |
| 2019 | Girls | 31 | #4,437 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 16 | #7,092 |
| 2016 | Girls | 27 | #4,990 |
| 2015 | Girls | 56 | #3,024 |
| 2014 | Girls | 60 | #2,843 |
| 2013 | Girls | 66 | #2,661 |
| 2012 | Girls | 75 | #2,449 |
| 2011 | Girls | 79 | #2,346 |
| 2010 | Girls | 80 | #2,360 |
| 2009 | Girls | 87 | #2,244 |
| 2008 | Girls | 101 | #2,042 |
| 2007 | Girls | 164 | #1,438 |
| 2006 | Girls | 218 | #1,133 |
| 2005 | Girls | 219 | #1,085 |
| 2004 | Girls | 196 | #1,152 |
| 2003 | Girls | 110 | #1,720 |
When Was Hilary Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Girls
1,217 recorded births
National rank #232
1992 · Girls
1,170 recorded births
National rank #234
1991 · Girls
1,149 recorded births
National rank #242
1985 · Girls
1,054 recorded births
National rank #244
Where Hilary Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #3,285 | 5 |