Hillary

Hillary is a girl'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. In 2024 it was given to 79 girls in the United States.

Hillary at a glance

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

About the name Hillary

Hillary 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, Hillary first appears in Social Security records in 1922. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #132 in 1992, and in 2024 79 babies received the name — 28,977 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hillary in US records

First recorded (US)
1922
Best US rank
#132 in 1992
Peak year
1992
Babies named Hillary in 2024
79
Total since 1880
28,977

Hillary in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2084 in 2005
Babies named Hillary in 2025
3
Total since 1996
123

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hillary mean?

The meaning of Hillary 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 Hillary a boy or girl name?

Hillary is a girl name. In 2024, 79 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hillary?

Hillary comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Hillary?

Hillary first appears in US records in 1922. Its best-ever ranking was #132 in 1992, and 79 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].