Girl · 5255th of 27,321
Hillery
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
996
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1979
Peak Popularity Year
32
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Hillery stands across generations
This name is not present in the Generation Alpha ranking.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Hillery is an English name meaning 'hill dweller', originating from Old English. It evolved from the word 'hyll' through Middle English into its modern form. The name is associated with nature and has gained some popularity in the 20th century. It has notable figures like Hillary Clinton and Hillary Swank, but remains relatively unique today with no biblical relevance.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈhɪləri/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Hillery is derived from the Old English word 'hyll,' meaning 'hill', combined with the suffix '-ery' which indicates a place associated with or characterized by the root word.
Meaning
hill dweller
Language Evolution
Old English: hyll, Middle English: hill, Modern English: Hillery
Historical Usage
Hillery gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries as a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Hillary, Hilly
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Hillery is perceived as a unique name with a nature-related connotation, but it is not among the most common names.
Famous People
Hillary Clinton, Hillary Swank
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 32 peak births in 1979
Geographic Spread
Popular across 3 US states, with strongest presence in Louisiana
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 6 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 9 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2480th of 7545 | 173 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2606th of 6773 | 158 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3350th of 7552 | 112 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5973rd of 10718 | 43 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4299th of 19264 | 218 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5255th of 27321 | 258 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 28012th of 35406 | 14 |