Hillary Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Hillary is a name of Latin origin, meaning cheerful or happy. It evolved from the Latin Hilarius to the modern English form. The name is associated with strong traits and has gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly through notable figures. There is no biblical relevance.
The name Hillary is most popular in Vermont, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hillary has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Hillary' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1791st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1883rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1904th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2877th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5665th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16764th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4897th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1183rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 534th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 269th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 980th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2049th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hillary' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hillary"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɪlərɪ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Hillary is derived from the Latin name 'Hilarius', meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'. It is related to the Latin word 'hilaris'.
Meaning
cheerful, happy
Language Evolution
Hilarius (Latin), Hillary (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity during the 20th century, particularly in the English-speaking world, influenced by notable figures such as Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Variants & Derivatives
Hilaria, Hilly, Hilary
Modern Popularity & Image
Hillary is often perceived as a strong and assertive name, associated with leadership and political engagement due to its association with prominent public figures.
Famous People
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sir Edmund Hillary
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hillary"
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 "Hillary"
"Hillary" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1791st of 7545 | 296 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1883rd of 6773 | 272 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1904th of 7552 | 329 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2877th of 10718 | 195 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5665th of 16616 | 117 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 16764th of 24088 | 22 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4897th of 9204 | 58 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1183rd of 12526 | 1,457 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 534th of 19264 | 5,651 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 269th of 27321 | 16,703 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 980th of 35406 | 3,970 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2049th of 30306 | 1,133 |
Regional Popularity of "Hillary" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
73.42% 1737th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
59.37% 1397th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
58.29% 1663rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Hillary" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
94.15% 1465th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.49% 1414th/2227 |
26.83% 652nd/2430 |
65.72% 1875th/2853 |
33.80% 938th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
18.15% 533rd/2937 |
13.47% 469th/3483 |
18.16% 639th/3518 |
11.50% 465th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.46% 238th/3685 |
5.70% 255th/4475 |
4.56% 237th/5194 |
5.26% 332nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.36% 1437th/4582 |
14.52% 750th/5164 |
13.66% 999th/7313 |
12.78% 954th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
73.62% 2933rd/3984 |
35.75% 1604th/4487 |
27.51% 1877th/6822 |
30.40% 1908th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hillary"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hillary" 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.