Hillery Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Hillery is an English name meaning 'hill dweller', originating from Old English. It evolved from the word 'hyll' through Middle English into its modern form. The name is associated with nature and has gained some popularity in the 20th century. It has notable figures like Hillary Clinton and Hillary Swank, but remains relatively unique today with no biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hillery"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɪləri/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Hillery is derived from the Old English word 'hyll,' meaning 'hill', combined with the suffix '-ery' which indicates a place associated with or characterized by the root word.
Meaning
hill dweller
Language Evolution
Old English: hyll, Middle English: hill, Modern English: Hillery
Historical Usage
Hillery gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries as a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Hillary, Hilly
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Hillery is perceived as a unique name with a nature-related connotation, but it is not among the most common names.
Famous People
Hillary Clinton, Hillary Swank
📊 Hillery Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Hillery Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 32 peak births in 1979
Geographic Spread
Popular across 3 US states, with strongest presence in Louisiana
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hillery"
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 "Hillery"
"Hillery" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2480th of 7545 | 173 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2606th of 6773 | 158 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3350th of 7552 | 112 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5973rd of 10718 | 43 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4299th of 19264 | 218 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5255th of 27321 | 258 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 28012th of 35406 | 14 |
Regional Popularity of "Hillery" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
80.83% 1902nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
68.91% 1966th/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 "Hillery" 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) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
87.17% 3525th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
91.36% 5771st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hillery"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hillery" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Hillery" in the United States
The name Hillery is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West 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, Hillery has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Hillery' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2480th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2606th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3350th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5973rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4299th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5255th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 28012th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Hillery' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.