How old is someone named Hillary?
The average Hillary is 38 years old.
Half of all living Hillarys are between 33 and 45.
When was Hillary popular?
Hillary had one big moment, peaking in 1992. 58% of the babies ever named Hillary arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 26 | 0 |
| 1910s | 117 | 0 |
| 1920s | 197 | 0 |
| 1930s | 141 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 386 | 210 |
| 1950s | 895 | 680 |
| 1960s | 1,485 | 1,300 |
| 1970s | 4,168 | 3,900 |
| 1980s | 9,709 | 9,400 |
| 1990s | 8,753 | 8,600 |
| 2000s | 2,705 | 2,700 |
| 2010s | 1,289 | 1,300 |
| 2020s | 403 | 400 |
How many Hillarys are still alive?
About 28,000 Hillarys are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 30,000 babies named Hillary since 1888.
Nearly every Hillary ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Hillary?
More than half of living Hillarys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 5%
- Gen X 19%
- Millennial 58%
- Gen Z 14%
- Gen Alpha 4%
Is Hillary an old name?
Somewhat. Hillary is older than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Hillary will be 61 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Hillary a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 98% of living Hillarys are women.
Names the same age as Hillary
NAME TWIN
Hillary's name twin is Kandice. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kandice's age curve is the closest match to Hillary's: 85% alike.
Other spellings: Hilary (44)
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Questions about the name Hillary
How old is the average Hillary?
The average Hillary in the US is 38 years old. The median is 38, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Hillary?
About 28,000 Hillarys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 30,000 babies given the name since 1888.
When was the name Hillary most popular?
In 1992, when about 2,500 baby girls were named Hillary.
Is Hillary a Millennial name?
Yes. About 58% of living Hillarys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this