Total births
499
Boys' name · since 1888
Hilmer
499 babies named Hilmer in U.S. Social Security records since 1888, with the highest year being 1917. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 499
- total births
- 1888–2005
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Hilmer sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 499 recorded since 1888.
Social Security Administration records show Hilmer recorded 499 times among boys since 1888, 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 1888 to 2005.
- 499 total births
- 1888–2005 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
499 boys have been named Hilmer since 1888, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2005.
- 499
- total births
- 1888–2005
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Hilmer was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
28 babies were named Hilmer in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Hilmer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hilmer's SSA record in two at 1925 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1893, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hilmer at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Hilmer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2005
- Peak year (1917)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 118 years of records
Hilmer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hilmer's strongest decade.
201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Hilmer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
175 births
- 1920s
1920s
201 births
- 1930s 64
1930s
64 births
- 1940s 28
1940s
28 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 201 births (40% of all-time use).
Hilmer by state
Where Hilmer concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 21 | 4.2% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 13 | 2.6% |
| #3 | North Dakota | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Hilmer's total US births 4.2%
Even split
21 of 499 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hilmer? ▼
499 babies have been named Hilmer since 1888. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1917 with 28 births.
When was Hilmer most popular? ▼
Hilmer was most popular in the 1920s decade with 201 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Hilmer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hilmer are Texas (21 births), Minnesota (13 births), North Dakota (5 births).
How long has the name Hilmer been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hilmer since 1888 -- 118 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Hilmer? ▼
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 Hilmer's data
- Hilmer's decade-level peak was the 1920s (201 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Hilmers (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Hilmer
Nearby Names Like Hilmer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hilmer
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 Hilmer side by side: Hilmer vs Hilton Hilmer vs Hilario Hilmer 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, 1888–2005 (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. "Hilmer: Baby Name Since 1888 - 499 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hilmer. 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 Hilmer 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.