Hillis Name Popularity and Statistics
Hillis is predominantly used for boys. 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 Hillis?
Hillis is spelled H-I-L-L-I-S. The name has 6 letters.
Hillis Popularity in 1986
Rank#6,721
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 2,491 places to #6,721 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 1970.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Hillis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1929 through 1986. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Boys | 5 | #6,721 |
| 1970 | Boys | 6 | #4,230 |
| 1961 | Boys | 5 | #4,065 |
| 1952 | Boys | 6 | #3,373 |
| 1951 | Boys | 5 | #3,714 |
| 1950 | Boys | 8 | #2,770 |
| 1947 | Boys | 13 | #2,169 |
| 1946 | Boys | 7 | #2,919 |
| 1945 | Boys | 6 | #2,996 |
| 1944 | Boys | 5 | #3,430 |
| 1942 | Boys | 16 | #1,799 |
| 1941 | Boys | 14 | #1,903 |
| 1940 | Boys | 6 | #3,130 |
| 1939 | Boys | 5 | #3,480 |
| 1938 | Boys | 6 | #3,175 |
| 1937 | Boys | 7 | #2,905 |
| 1936 | Boys | 13 | #1,964 |
| 1935 | Boys | 10 | #2,396 |
| 1934 | Boys | 9 | #2,563 |
| 1933 | Boys | 6 | #3,268 |
| 1932 | Boys | 9 | #2,638 |
| 1931 | Boys | 10 | #2,471 |
| 1930 | Boys | 12 | #2,293 |
| 1929 | Boys | 16 | #1,933 |
When Was Hillis 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.
1942 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #1,799
1929 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #1,933
1923 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #2,020
1919 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #1,973
Where Hillis Ranked Highest in 1941
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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #425 | 5 |