Boy · #3,668 in 2026

Hilman

Name: Popularity of the name Hilman in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hilman, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,668

Peak Rank

#2,188 (1917)

Total Babies

146

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1948

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#2188

Peak Rank

146

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hilman

Hilman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 13 Hilmans were born — ranking #2,188 that year. As of 2026, Hilman ranks #3,668 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 146 Hilmans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hilman

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hilman is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hellman
Helman
Hellmann
Holman
Hillman
Hallman
Heilman
Holeman
Holleman
Hileman
Hollman
Holmen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hilman

What does the name Hilman mean?

Hilman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hilman in 2026?

In 2026, Hilman ranks #3,668 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hilman most popular?

Hilman reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,188 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hilman most popular?

Hilman has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hilman.

Is Hilman a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hilman is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hilman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hilman include Ingram, Gladstone, Ruble. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hilman

Hilman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 146 births in the dataset. Hilman's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,188. Use the chart and map above to compare Hilman's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.