Total births
771
Girls' name · since 1948
Hilarie
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 771 babies named Hilarie, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 771
- total births
- 1948–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Hilarie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 771 recorded since 1948.
Social Security Administration records show Hilarie recorded 771 times among girls since 1948, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 2008.
- 771 total births
- 1948–2008 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
771 girls have been named Hilarie since 1948, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2008.
- 771
- total births
- 1948–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Hilarie was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
32 babies were named Hilarie in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Hilarie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hilarie splits its recorded history at 1974: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hilarie at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Hilarie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2008
- Peak year (1981)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Hilarie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Hilarie's strongest decade.
218 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Hilarie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 22
1940s
22 births
- 1950s
1950s
135 births
- 1960s 84
1960s
84 births
- 1970s
1970s
218 births
- 1980s
1980s
192 births
- 1990s
1990s
110 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 218 births (28% of all-time use).
How Hilarie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Hilarie's total volume
Hilarie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hilarie by state
Where Hilarie concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 17 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 1.6% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 0.8% |
New York share of Hilarie's total US births 2.2%
Even split
17 of 771 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hilarie? ▼
Since 1948, Social Security records show 771 babies named Hilarie. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 32 births.
When was Hilarie most popular? ▼
Hilarie was most popular in the 1970s decade with 218 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Hilarie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hilarie are New York (17 births), Texas (12 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Hilarie been used? ▼
Hilarie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1948, spanning 61 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Hilarie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hilda, Hillary, Hilary, Hilma, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hilarie's data
- Hilarie's decade-level peak was the 1970s (218 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Hilaries (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hilarie
Nearby Names Like Hilarie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hilarie
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Hilary Girl
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Hilma Girl
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Hildred Girl
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Compare Hilarie side by side: Hilarie vs Hilda Hilarie vs Hillary Hilarie vs Hilary
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1948–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hilarie: Baby Name Since 1948 - 771 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hilarie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hilarie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.