How Many People Are Named Hillard?

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

Hillard
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Hillard, a very rare male name, is held by just 573 people in the US today, making up 1 in 575,507 Americans. The vast majority, 92%, are over 60, giving it a distinctly older-generation feel.

~5,690
Living in US
1 in 58,251
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who rides)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

573
Worldwide Bearers
#184,383
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2
🇺🇬 Uganda
1
🇺🇦 Ukraine
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
573 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
11
Would be under 30 (0%)
169
Would be 30–60 (7%)
2,176
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 2,356 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: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
14
International
5

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

📜 Hillard Through the Generations

Hillard has been a stable presence through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1926 with 82 births. Today, it's a classic, old-school name with a significant age skew towards the elderly. Of the 573 living bearers, 11 are under 30, 169 are between 30 and 60, and 2,176 are over 60, reflecting its status as a name passed down through families for decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 124
Illinois 116
Alabama 81
Tennessee 69
North Carolina 46
Georgia 30
Minnesota 24
Missouri 16
Mississippi 15
New York 15

✨ Similar Names to Hillard

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hillard's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Hillard

How Many People Have the Name Hillard?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,690 people in the United States currently share the name Hillard. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,251 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Hillard a Common or Rare Name?

Hillard 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 Hillard Mean?

Hillard means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hillard Most Popular?

The name Hillard reached peak popularity in 1926, with 82 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Hillard?

Approximately 5,690 people named Hillard live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,690. That works out to roughly 1 in 58,251 Americans.

Is Hillard a rare name?

Hillard is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,251 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hillard mean?

Hillard means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Hillard more male or female?

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

When was Hillard most popular?

Hillard peaked in 1926 with 82 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US5,690
All-Time Births5,690
1 in X1 in 58,251
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1926
World Rank#184,383
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.