Hilliard
Pronunciation: [ h-IHLY-ahrd ]
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Hilliard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 422 babies have been named Hilliard in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hilliard is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,306 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,306
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Hilliard
Hilliard is a boy name .
Hilliard is currently ranked #28,306 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hilliard include Hil, Hill, Hilly, Hillie, Hilli, Hilliy, Hilliie, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Hiy, and Hiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hilliard include Hillel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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