Holding steady.
Popularity of Hilman since 1915
Babies named Hilman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hilman is a rare given name with an uncertain etymology. It is first recorded in the United States in 1915 but has never achieved wide usage, ranking nowhere in the Social Security data and with a 1-in-N value too small to calculate. Its peak year was 1917, reflecting a brief surge in the 1910s that quickly faded. The name has remained stable in the decades since, never becoming fashionable or experiencing a revival. It is almost exclusively given to boys, with no top states recording significant counts. Parents considering Hilman today would be choosing a name with obscure origins and little historical precedent, likely best suited for those seeking a distinctive and uncommon option.
Hilman likely derives from the English surname Hillman, which itself originated as a topographic name for someone living on a hill. The name saw brief use in the early 20th century, peaking in 1917, but has never been common. It may also be a respelling of the German name Hilmann, though evidence is limited.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hil
Variants: Hillman
Sibling names for Hilman
Names that share Hilman's style, for a brother or sister.
