Hillard

Hillard is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Hillard at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Hillard

Hillard belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Hillard first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #628 in 1906, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,356 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hillard in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#628 in 1906
Peak year
1926
Total since 1880
2,356

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hillard mean?

The meaning of Hillard is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Hillard a boy or girl name?

Hillard is a boy name.

What origin is the name Hillard?

Hillard comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Hillard?

Hillard first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #628 in 1906, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].