Hillard
Hillard is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave in battle or hard battle.
Origin and history
Hillard is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning battle and hard or brave. Historically used as both a surname and a given name in the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the name is exceptionally rare in contemporary American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,356 babies in the United States have been named Hillard since 1880. It ranks #2674 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (22.5 %)
- IL (21 %)
- AL (14.7 %)
- TN (12.5 %)
- NC (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 26 |
| 1890-1900 | 51 |
| 1900-1910 | 69 |
| 1910-1920 | 374 |
| 1920-1930 | 669 |
| 1930-1940 | 391 |
| 1940-1950 | 301 |
| 1950-1960 | 217 |
| 1960-1970 | 127 |
| 1970-1980 | 90 |
| 1980-1990 | 24 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Hillard
- Hillard Bell Huntington: Physicist, Professor
Nicknames
Hill, Hilly
Fun facts
- Hillard developed as a variant spelling of the Anglo-Norman surname and given name Hilliard.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.