Holding steady.
Popularity of Hillis since 1912
Babies named Hillis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hillis's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 87 |
| 1920s | 132 |
| 1930s | 87 |
| 1940s | 67 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hillis is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912. Its peak year was 1913, though even then usage was minimal. The name has remained stable in its rarity, never breaking into the top 1,000 and showing no signs of revival. It is most likely a transferred use of the English surname Hillis, possibly a variant of Ellis. As a given name, Hillis has never been strongly associated with any particular region or demographic, and its consistent but low-level usage suggests a family name passed down through generations. For parents seeking an obscure, surname-style name with a vintage feel, Hillis offers a distinctive choice.
Hillis is likely a transferred use of the English surname Hillis, which itself may be a variant of Ellis or derive from a place name. It has seen rare but consistent use as a given name in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hil
Sibling names for Hillis
Names that share Hillis's style, for a brother or sister.
