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At a Glance: Name: Hillary – Meaning: cheerful – Origin: Latin – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: HIL-uh-ree
Hillary is a Latin name meaning cheerful, and it's one with real history in U.S. naming records dating back to 1888. If you're drawn to a name with a clear, upbeat meaning and a long documented past, Hillary fits that brief.
Meaning & Origin of Hillary
Meaning: Cheerful.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hillary
Phonetic: HIL-uh-ree IPA: /ˈhɪləri/
Popularity of Hillary
Hillary hit its high point in 1992, when 2,521 babies were given the name and it ranked #132 nationally. By 2024 it had fallen sharply to #2326, with just 79 babies given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1888–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Hillary mean?
Cheerful. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hillary)
How do you pronounce Hillary?
Hillary is pronounced HIL-uh-ree (IPA: /ˈhɪləri/).
Is Hillary a popular name right now?
Hillary peaked at #132 in 1992 and is ranked #2326 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)
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