Hill: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	6	1	–	#903
1890s	22	2	+267%	#906
1900s	16	2	-27%	#766
1910s	103	10	+544%	#1,152
1920s	119	12	+16%	#2,043
1930s	74	7	-38%	#2,325
1940s	57	6	-23%	#2,430
1950s	44	4	-23%	#3,068
1960s	11	1	-75%	#3,789
1970s	5	1	-55%	#5,533
1980s	11	1	+120%	#6,736
1990s	13	1	+18%	#7,434
2000s	29	3	+123%	#7,915
2010s	41	4	+41%	#7,790
2020s (to 2025)	26	4	+6%	#9,225

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

#903

1890s

+267%

#906

1900s

-27%

#766

1910s

103

+544%

#1,152

1920s

119

+16%

#2,043

1930s

-38%

#2,325

1940s

-23%

#2,430

1950s

-23%

#3,068

1960s

-75%

#3,789

1970s

-55%

#5,533

1980s

+120%

#6,736

1990s

+18%

#7,434

2000s

+123%

#7,915

2010s

+41%

#7,790

2020s (to 2025)

+6%

#9,225

The story of Hill

Hill is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,167 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1884, 577 American babies have been named Hill. Its peak came in 1919, when 21 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hill stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Hill?

The median living Hill is about 29 years old; half are between 11 and 72. An estimated 200 people named Hill are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Hill year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	6	#11,167
2024	6	#11,443
2023	8	#9,225
2022	6	#11,381
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	8	#9,120
2017	10	#7,790
2016	5	#12,926
2015	–	–
2014	8	#9,092
2013	–	–
2012	5	#12,952
2011	–	–
2010	5	#12,965
2009	10	#7,915
2008	8	#9,304
2007	–	–
2006	5	#12,739
2005	6	#10,586
2004	–	–
2003	–	–
2002	–	–
2001	–	–
2000	–	–
1995	–	–
1990	–	–
1985	–	–
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	5	#4,287
1955	5	#4,097
1950	–	–
1945	8	#2,651
1940	–	–
1935	6	#3,427
1930	10	#2,681
1925	16	#2,043
1920	14	#2,274
1915	13	#2,110
1910	–	–
1905	11	#766
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Hill, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Hill?

The median living Hill is about 29 years old. Half of all living Hills are between 11 and 72 years old.

How many people named Hill are alive today?

An estimated 200 people named Hill are alive in the United States, based on 577 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Hill in 2025?

Hill ranked #11,167 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Hill?

577 babies have been named Hill in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Hill most popular?

Hill peaked in 1919, when 21 newborns received the name.

Is Hill a boy or girl name?

Hill is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Hill rising or falling?

Hill is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Hill?

Well-known people named Hill include Hill Harper (actor).

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Hill popularity over time

The story of Hill

How old are people named Hill?

Hill year by year

Famous people named Hill

Frequently asked questions

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