Holding steady.
Popularity of Hillman since 1910
Babies named Hillman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hillman's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 101 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hillman is a rare given name with origins as an English surname, likely meaning 'hill man' or 'dweller by the hill'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1910, its peak year, though even then it was not common. The name has remained extremely rare, with no rank in recent decades and an estimated fewer than 5 births per year. Its trajectory is stable but virtually nonexistent. Hillman has no association with any particular state and is almost unheard of today. For parents seeking a surname-style name with a rustic, straightforward sound, Hillman offers an obscure choice, though it lacks the familiarity of more popular options.
Hillman is a transferred use of an English surname. The surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived on or near a hill, from Middle English 'hil' (hill) and 'man' (man). Alternatively, it may have been an occupational name for a servant or worker on a hill farm. The name is not ancient but has seen sporadic use as a given name from the late 19th century onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hill
Sibling names for Hillman
Names that share Hillman's style, for a brother or sister.
