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Hilary

Recorded 1882–2025 · United States

Hilary was most popular in 1990, when 1,225 American babies were given the name — ranking #466 that year. In 2025 it ranked #9,082, with 24 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 26,368 people named Hilary.

Most popular in1990
Rank that year#466
Births that year1,225
Total since 188026,368

Hilary over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Hilary’s peak in 1990. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org