How Many People Are Named Pilar?

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

Pilar
Very Rare
Spanish

Pilar, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 65,292 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 5,054 people named Pilar living in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 2005.

~906
Living in US
1 in 365,838
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pillar
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Supportive Determined
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

30,483
Worldwide Bearers
#3,026
Global Rank
🇨🇴 Colombia
6,018
🇻🇪 Venezuela
5,871
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
4,213
🇧🇴 Bolivia
3,090
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,631
🇫🇷 France
1,491
🇵🇹 Portugal
1,347
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
964
🇩🇪 Germany
827
🇺🇾 Uruguay
739

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
404 (8%)
♀ Female
4,650 (92%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
2,250
Would be under 30 (36%)
2,172
Would be 30–60 (35%)
1,788
Would be over 60 (29%)

All 6,210 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
72
International
5

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

📜 Pilar Through the Generations

Pilar's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but declining trend since its peak in 2005 with 145 births. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, with 36% under 30, 35% aged 30-60, and 29% over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution. This modern name, though less common now, still resonates with many families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,246
Texas 1,217
New York 429
Florida 156
Illinois 128
Arizona 47
New Jersey 24
Georgia 23
North Carolina 16
Pennsylvania 16

⭐ Famous People Named Pilar

Pilar is a feminine Spanish language given name, traditionally short for "Maria del Pilar". Notable people with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Pilar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Pilar's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Pilar

How Many People Have the Name Pilar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 906 people in the United States currently share the name Pilar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 365,838 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Pilar a Common or Rare Name?

Pilar 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 Pilar Mean?

Pilar means "pillar" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Pilar in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.

When Was Pilar Most Popular?

The name Pilar reached peak popularity in 2005, with 145 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 Pilar?

Approximately 906 people named Pilar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 906. That works out to roughly 1 in 365,838 Americans.

Is Pilar a rare name?

Pilar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 365,838 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pilar mean?

Pilar means "pillar" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Pilar more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Pilar are male and 92% are female.

When was Pilar most popular?

Pilar peaked in 2005 with 145 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 US906
All-Time Births906
1 in X1 in 365,838
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year2005
World Rank#3,026
Male %8%
Female %92%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.