Hilmer
Every Hilmer since 1888 — 499 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hilmer
Hilmer is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1888, 499 American babies have been named Hilmer. Its peak came in 1917, when 28 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 Hilmer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hilmer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
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| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
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| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,094 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,450 |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,778 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,607 |
| 1920 | 21 | #1,723 |
| 1915 | 18 | #1,690 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,405 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hilmer in 2025?
Hilmer did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Hilmer?
499 babies have been named Hilmer in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hilmer most popular?
Hilmer peaked in 1917, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Hilmer a boy or girl name?
Hilmer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hilmer rising or falling?
Hilmer has been roughly stable over the past decade.