How Many People Are Named Hilario?

Complete statistics for the name Hilario: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hilario
Rare
Spanish

Hilario means happy and cheerful, originating from Spanish. That's pretty rare, only 1 in 100,185 Americans are named Hilario, making it very unique. With most people over 60, it's clear this name leans towards older generations.

~4,177
Living in US
1 in 79,351
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Happy and cheerful
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Cheerful Optimistic Friendly
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

30,355
Worldwide Bearers
#3,631
Global Rank
🇪🇸 Spain
6,175
🇵🇾 Paraguay
5,524
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
5,201
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,811
🇨🇺 Cuba
2,406
🇪🇨 Ecuador
2,212
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,515
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,282
🇵🇹 Portugal
904
🇨🇱 Chile
802

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,294 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 55
1,185
Would be under 30 (25%)
1,579
Would be 30–60 (34%)
1,887
Would be over 60 (41%)

All 4,651 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
66
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hilario Through the Generations

Over the decades, Hilario has seen its popularity fluctuate but remains a cherished name among those who carry it. Born in 1996 marked its peak with 71 births, yet today, the name's usage is declining. The average age of 55 reflects a significant portion of the population being over 60, indicating a strong connection to an older generation. This trend suggests that while Hilario might not be as common among younger parents, it continues to hold sentimental value for many families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,116
California 921
New Mexico 78
Arizona 27
Illinois 23
Florida 16
New York 10
Colorado 5

✨ Similar Names to Hilario

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hilario's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Hilario

How Many People Have the Name Hilario?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,177 people in the United States currently share the name Hilario. That works out to roughly 1 in every 79,351 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Hilario a Common or Rare Name?

Hilario is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Hilario Mean?

Hilario means "happy and cheerful" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hilario in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Hilario Most Popular?

The name Hilario reached peak popularity in 1996, with 71 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hilario?

Approximately 4,177 people named Hilario live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,177. That works out to roughly 1 in 79,351 Americans.

Is Hilario a rare name?

Hilario is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 79,351 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hilario mean?

Hilario means "happy and cheerful" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Hilario more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hilario are male and 0% are female.

When was Hilario most popular?

Hilario peaked in 1996 with 71 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,177
All-Time Births4,177
1 in X1 in 79,351
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age55
Peak Year1996
World Rank#3,631
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.