Hilton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Hilton is an Old English name meaning 'high settlement'. It originated from the words 'hēah' and 'tūn', evolving into its current form over time. The name is associated with elevated places and has gained popularity as both a surname and a brand. There is no biblical relevance. Notable figures include Paris Hilton and Conrad Hilton, contributing to its modern perception.
The name Hilton is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. 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. 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, Hilton 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, 'Hilton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 595th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 638th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 810th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1376th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2407th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3451st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4586th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7232nd out of 9107 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17111th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hilton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hilton"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɪltən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Hilton is derived from the Old English words 'hēah' meaning 'high' and 'tūn' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Thus, it originally referred to a high settlement or a place on elevated ground.
Meaning
high settlement
Language Evolution
Hēah-tūn, Hilton
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in England during the medieval period, particularly as a surname associated with various locations named Hilton.
Variants & Derivatives
Hylton, Hylton, Hil
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Hilton is recognized as a surname and also widely associated with the Hilton Hotels brand, giving it a modern image of hospitality and luxury.
Famous People
Paris Hilton, Richard Hilton, Conrad Hilton
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hilton"
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 "Hilton"
"Hilton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 595th of 7545 | 1,792 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 638th of 6773 | 1,689 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 810th of 7552 | 1,589 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1376th of 10718 | 625 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2407th of 16616 | 425 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3451st of 24088 | 446 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4586th of 23106 | 260 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7232nd of 9107 | 15 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 17111th of 30306 | 40 |
Regional Popularity of "Hilton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
67.37% 954th/1416 |
49.60% 684th/1379 |
19.10% 452nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
48.97% 762nd/1556 |
19.59% 461st/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.63% 1083rd/2227 |
34.94% 849th/2430 |
21.28% 607th/2853 |
48.18% 1337th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
43.76% 1524th/3483 |
28.57% 1005th/3518 |
46.79% 1892nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
59.17% 2648th/4475 |
40.91% 2125th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
44.20% 3232nd/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
53.28% 3635th/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Hilton" 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 "Hilton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hilton" 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.