Hilario
Boy name · #3662 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Hilario? In official American birth records, Hilario has been tracked continuously since 1885, giving it 140 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 30 baby boys were named Hilario, placing it at #3662 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3775, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 60,000 boys born in 2025 was named Hilario.
Babies named Hilario per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 140-year story
Hilario first appears in the Social Security records in 1885, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1996, when 71 boys were named Hilario — good for #1445 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Hilario against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Hilario in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Hilario is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Hilario will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Hilario is most common
State-level data for Hilario is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Hilario
Statistically, parents drawn to Hilario tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Horacio, Gregorio, Macario, Claudio, and Demario.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Hilario | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3658 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3524 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4220 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4303 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5110 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3570 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4480 |
| 2018 | 39 | #2994 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3123 |
| 2016 | 26 | #3990 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3775 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3038 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2668 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3115 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3434 |
| 2010 | 39 | #2958 |
| 2009 | 47 | #2623 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3057 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2139 |
| 2006 | 53 | #2348 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2081 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2164 |
| 2003 | 58 | #1987 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2019 |
| 2001 | 67 | #1710 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Hilario?
In official American birth records, the name Hilario first appeared in 1885 (over 140 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Hilario a popular boy name?
Hilario ranked #3662 among boys in 2025 with 30 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3775.
When was the name Hilario most popular?
Hilario peaked in 1996, when 71 American boys received the name (ranked #1445 that year). Since 1996 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Hilario?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 60,000 newborn American boys was named Hilario. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.