How Many People Are Named Hillery?
Complete statistics for the name Hillery: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hillery, a very rare male name, is held by just 623 people in the US, making up 1 in 529,297 Americans. The majority of those named Hillery are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 67All 996 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: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hillery Through the Generations
Hillery has seen its peak popularity in 1979 with 32 births, but since then, it's remained stable, neither fading nor rising significantly. With an average age of 67, most of the people named Hillery are now in their senior years, with only 14 under 30. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't disappearing, it's also not attracting younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hillery's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Hillery
How Many People Have the Name Hillery?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,574 people in the United States currently share the name Hillery. That works out to roughly 1 in every 210,578 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Hillery a Common or Rare Name?
Hillery is classified as Very 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 Hillery Mean?
Hillery means "Creative variant of Hillary" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hillery in SSA data, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.
When Was Hillery Most Popular?
The name Hillery reached peak popularity in 1979, with 32 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 Hillery?
Approximately 1,574 people named Hillery live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,574. That works out to roughly 1 in 210,578 Americans.
Is Hillery a rare name?
Hillery is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 210,578 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hillery mean?
Hillery means "Creative variant of Hillary" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Hillery more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 24% of people named Hillery are male and 76% are female.
When was Hillery most popular?
Hillery peaked in 1979 with 32 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.