Hilliard
Hilliard is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Battle-hardened, or enclosure on a hill.
Origin and history
Hilliard is a masculine name of Old English origin, historically derived from a surname or a Germanic personal name component meaning 'battle-hard' or 'yard on a hill'. It enjoyed modest usage as a given name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare as a given name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,859 babies in the United States have been named Hilliard since 1880. It ranks #2976 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (30.1 %)
- GA (20.8 %)
- AL (19.7 %)
- TX (12.9 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 73 |
| 1890-1900 | 70 |
| 1900-1910 | 93 |
| 1910-1920 | 322 |
| 1920-1930 | 408 |
| 1930-1940 | 230 |
| 1940-1950 | 241 |
| 1950-1960 | 182 |
| 1960-1970 | 121 |
| 1970-1980 | 56 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 13 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Hilliard
- Hilliard Mitchell: Politician
Fun facts
- Hilliard evolved primarily from an English surname based on place names or the Old German personal name Hildegard.
- The name was most frequently bestowed in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s.