Hillary

Girl's name

Hillary is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin name Hilarius, meaning "cheerful" or "merry."

Meaning Cheerful
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 79 Falling
Peak year 1992

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Hillary Clinton - Politician, former First Lady, Secretary of State.
  • Hillary Swank - Actress, two-time Academy Award winner.
  • Hillary Duff - Actress, singer, and songwriter.
  • Hillary Scott - Lead singer of Lady Antebellum.
  • Hillary Rodham Clinton - Former U.S. Secretary of State.
  • Hillary Brooke - Actress known for classic Hollywood films.
  • Hillary Wolf - Former child actress, Olympic judoka.
  • Hillary Tuck - Actress known for TV roles.
  • Hillary B. Smith - Soap opera actress.
  • Hillary Lindsey - Grammy-winning songwriter for country music artists.

Sisters for Hillary

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Brothers for Hillary

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Hillary

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