Hilton

Hilton 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. In 2024 it was given to 15 boys in the United States.

Hilton at a glance

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

About the name Hilton

Hilton 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, Hilton first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #498 in 1905, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 6,912 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hilton in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#498 in 1905
Peak year
1920
Babies named Hilton in 2024
15
Total since 1880
6,912

Hilton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2319 in 2015
Babies named Hilton in 2023
3
Total since 1996
95

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hilton mean?

The meaning of Hilton 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 Hilton a boy or girl name?

Hilton is a boy name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hilton?

Hilton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Hilton?

Hilton first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #498 in 1905, and 15 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].