Girl
Hillary
cheerful, joyful
About Hillary
Sophisticated and established, Hillary carries a sense of capability and intelligence. This name has weathered various cultural moments while maintaining its fundamental strengths: clarity, elegance, and substance. The three syllables create a authoritative yet approachable sound, suggesting someone who's both competent and personable. Hillary translates well across English-speaking countries and adapts smoothly to various accents and dialects. The name offers nickname possibilities while being perfectly complete on its own, giving a child the freedom to choose how she presents herself. It looks professional on resumes, sounds friendly in social settings, and has a timeless quality that won't feel trendy or dated. Hillary represents a solid choice for parents who value names with proven staying power and dignified bearing.
Popularity of the Name Hillary
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | #862 | ||
| 1964 | #911 | ||
| 1965 | #984 | #413 | |
| 1966 | #907 | #409 | |
| 1967 | #803 | #427 | |
| 1968 | #742 | #433 | |
| 1969 | #718 | #372 | |
| 1970 | #641 | #319 | |
| 1971 | #650 | ||
| 1972 | #634 | ||
| 1973 | #613 | #339 | |
| 1974 | #540 | ||
| 1975 | #537 | ||
| 1976 | #530 | #458 | |
| 1977 | #451 | #562 | |
| 1978 | #318 | #485 | |
| 1979 | #264 | #569 | |
| 1980 | #300 | ||
| 1981 | #322 | ||
| 1982 | #321 | ||
| 1983 | #330 | ||
| 1984 | #247 | ||
| 1985 | #246 | ||
| 1986 | #239 | ||
| 1987 | #241 | ||
| 1988 | #245 | ||
| 1989 | #210 | ||
| 1990 | #192 | ||
| 1991 | #166 | #291 | |
| 1992 | #132 | #188 | |
| 1993 | #261 | #473 | #154 |
| 1994 | #566 | #239 | |
| 1995 | #688 | #302 | |
| 1996 | #693 | #340 | |
| 1997 | #725 | #474 | |
| 1998 | #868 | #546 | #460 |
| 1999 | #852 | #653 | |
| 2000 | #876 | #828 | |
| 2001 | #887 | #653 | |
| 2004 | #809 | #756 | #556 |
| 2005 | #885 | #630 | #633 |
| 2006 | #983 | #793 | |
| 2007 | #961 | #859 | |
| 2008 | #722 | ||
| 2003 | #728 | #633 | |
| 2002 | #705 | ||
| 2010 | #818 | ||
| 2013 | #922 | ||
| 2015 | #957 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Hillary
Names Similar to Hillary
Nicknames for Hillary
- Hill
- Hilly
- Hillie
- Ary
Famous People Named Hillary
| Hillary Clinton | Former U.S. Secretary of State and Presidential candidate |
| Hillary Swank | Academy Award-winning actress |
| Hilary Duff | Actress and singer |
| Hilary Knight | Professional ice hockey player |
| Hillary Scott | Lead vocalist of the band Lady A - formerly Lady Antebellum |
| Hilary Rhoda | American model |
| Hillary Tuck | Actress |
| Hilary Hahn | Renowned violinist |
| Hilary Farr | Co-host of the TV show "Love It or List It" |
| Hillary Brooke | Classic Hollywood actress |
| Hilary Putnam | Philosopher and mathematician |
| Hillary B. Smith | Soap opera actress |
| Hillary B. Weston | Canadian businesswoman and philanthropist |
| Hilary Ann Swain | Ecologist and conservationist |
| Hillary Jordan | Author of "Mudbound" |
| Hilary McKay | British children's author |
| Hilary Devey | British entrepreneur and television personality |
| Hilary Benn | British politician |
| Hilary Lister | Disabled sailor and campaigner |
| Hillary Chiz | Filipino singer and actress |
Characters Named Hillary
| Hillary Whitney Essex | Character in the movie "Beaches" |
| Hillary Banks | Character on the TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" |
| Hillary O'Neil | Main character in the movie "Only You" |
| Hillary Van Wetter | Character in the novel and movie "The Paperboy" |
| Hillary Hooter | Character in the "Skippyjon Jones" book series |
| Hillary Cole | Character in the movie "In Good Company" |
| Hillary Winston | Character in the TV show "The Single Guy" |
| Hillary Crane | Character in the TV show "Family Matters" |
| Hillary Miller | Character in the movie "The Parent Trap" - 1998 |
| Hillary Goldschmidt | Character in the TV show "Superstore" |
| Hillary King | Character in the video game "Grand Theft Auto IV" |
| Hillary Davis | Character in the TV show "Gimme a Break!" |
| Hillary Kimble | Character in the movie "Ernest Saves Christmas" |
| Hillary Baird | Character in the movie "Baby Boom" |
| Hillary Michaels | Character in the TV show "Models Inc" |
| Hillary Stone | Character in the TV show "Everwood" |
| Hillary Fein | Character in the TV show "The Drew Carey Show" |
| Hillary DeVries | Character in the TV show "Rescue 911" |
| Hillary Hayward-Thomas | Character in the movie "What's Cooking?" |