Total births
146
Boys' name · since 1915
Hilman
Hilman has 146 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1917 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 146
- total births
- 1915–1948
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Hilman is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 146 have been recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Hilman recorded 146 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1948.
- 146 total births
- 1915–1948 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
146 boys have been named Hilman since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1948.
- 146
- total births
- 1915–1948
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Hilman was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
13 babies were named Hilman in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Hilman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hilman splits its recorded history at 1929: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1917 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hilman at a glance
Last recorded 1948Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Hilman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1948
- Peak year (1917)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Hilman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hilman's strongest decade.
49 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Hilman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
35 births
- 1920s
1920s
49 births
- 1930s
1930s
37 births
- 1940s
1940s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 49 births (34% of all-time use).
Hilman by state
Where Hilman concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 5 | 3.4% |
Louisiana share of Hilman's total US births 3.4%
5 of 146 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hilman? ▼
Hilman has been given to 146 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1948. 13 babies were born in 1917, its single highest year.
When was Hilman most popular? ▼
Hilman was most popular in the 1920s decade with 49 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Hilman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hilman are Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Hilman been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hilman since 1915 -- 34 years through the most recent 1948 data.
What names are similar to Hilman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hilton, Hilario, Hillard, Hilary, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hilman's data
- Hilman's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (49 total births) through the 1940s (25) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Louisiana records the most Hilmans (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Hilman
Nearby Names Like Hilman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hilman
Hilton Boy
#5912 6,925 births
Hilario Boy
#3527 4,681 births
Hillard Boy
2,356 births
Hilary Boy
2,197 births
Hilbert Boy
2,020 births
Compare Hilman side by side: Hilman vs Hilton Hilman vs Hilario Hilman vs Hillard
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1915–1948 (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. "Hilman: Baby Name Since 1915 - 146 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hilman. 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 Hilman 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 July 2026.