Hilario Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Hilario is a Spanish name derived from the Latin 'Hilarius', meaning cheerful or happy. Its language path evolved from Latin to Spanish, maintaining its joyful connotation. The name has positive traits associated with happiness and is not linked to any biblical figures. It gained popularity in Spanish-speaking cultures and among Catholic communities.
The name Hilario is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hilario has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Hilario' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1366th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1136th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1238th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1289th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1437th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2278th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3644th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Hilario' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hilario"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlɑːrioʊ/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Hilario is derived from the Latin name 'Hilarius', which means 'cheerful' or 'happy'. It is ultimately rooted in the Latin word 'hilaris'.
Meaning
cheerful, happy
Language Evolution
Hilarius (Latin), Hilario (Spanish)
Historical Usage
Hilario gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries and among Catholic communities due to its association with saints and religious figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Hilarion, Hilarie, Lario
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Hilario is perceived as a warm and friendly name, often associated with positive traits due to its meaning of happiness.
Famous People
Hilario Díaz, a prominent Venezuelan politician, Hilario Nunez, a notable musician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hilario"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Hilario"
"Hilario" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1366th of 7545 | 452 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1136th of 6773 | 652 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1238th of 7552 | 727 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1289th of 10718 | 692 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1437th of 16616 | 915 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2278th of 24088 | 823 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3644th of 23106 | 362 |
Regional Popularity of "Hilario" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
31.11% 736th/2366 |
51.23% 585th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
28.98% 682nd/2353 |
35.62% 551st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
26.25% 749th/2853 |
32.68% 907th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
24.10% 848th/3518 |
20.50% 829th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
54.38% 2004th/3685 |
- |
19.75% 1026th/5194 |
14.63% 924th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
- |
22.70% 1660th/7313 |
19.70% 1470th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
32.86% 2242nd/6822 |
37.83% 2374th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Hilario" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hilario"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hilario" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.