boy's name
Hilmar
HIL-mar (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 170
Hilmar is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1945 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1917, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hilmar Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 76 |
| 1920s | 68 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 11 |
How Popular Is Hilmar?
In 1945, Hilmar was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hilmar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hilmar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hilmar
- English HIL-mar
Sibling Names for Hilmar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hilmar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hilmar
How popular is the name Hilmar?
In 1945, Hilmar was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hilmar a girl's or a boy's name?
Hilmar is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hilmar?
Hilmar has 2 syllables.
When was Hilmar most popular?
Hilmar peaked in 1917, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.