Hilario
Hilario is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Cheerful, joyful, or glad.
Origin and history
Hilario is a male name of Latin origin derived from Hilarius, meaning cheerful or glad. It has long been used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures and remains a steady, lower-frequency choice in the United States. In recent years, it has maintained a quiet presence without reaching mainstream popularity.
Popularity in the United States
4,681 babies in the United States have been named Hilario since 1880. It ranks #1809 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1768.
States where it is most popular
- TX (66.1 %)
- CA (28.9 %)
- NM (2.4 %)
- AZ (0.84 %)
- IL (0.72 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 18 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 160 |
| 1920-1930 | 399 |
| 1930-1940 | 347 |
| 1940-1950 | 355 |
| 1950-1960 | 393 |
| 1960-1970 | 359 |
| 1970-1980 | 448 |
| 1980-1990 | 513 |
| 1990-2000 | 625 |
| 2000-2010 | 549 |
| 2010-2019 | 339 |
| 2020-2029 | 159 |
Famous people named Hilario
- Hilario Ascasubi: Poet, Politician
- Hilario Davide Jr.: Jurist, Diplomat
Nicknames
Laro, Lari
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Latin adjective 'hilaris', which also gave rise to the English word 'hilarious'.
- Numerous early saints bore the Latin form Hilarius, helping spread its usage across Europe.