Hillip
A unique given name likely inspired by the name Philip.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Hillip. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hillip today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hillip births was 1984 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hillip. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hillip. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1984
5 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1987 SSA rank
#7,397
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Hillip: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hillip by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hillip during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hillip
The given name Hillip is a relatively obscure and uncommon one, but its origins can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Etruscan word "hilippu," which loosely translates to "one with a strong, unwavering spirit."
Interestingly, the name Hillip appears to have been mentioned in a few ancient texts and inscriptions found in the ruins of Etruscan settlements. One such reference can be found in a fragmentary text dating back to the 5th century BCE, which seems to mention a man named "Hillip the Brave" who was a renowned warrior and leader of his tribe.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Hillip is believed to be Hillip of Veii, an Etruscan nobleman and military commander who lived in the 6th century BCE. He is said to have played a pivotal role in the defensive efforts against the encroaching Roman forces during the Roman-Etruscan Wars.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Hillip the Scribe, a revered scholar and chronicler who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He is credited with authoring several important historical texts that provide valuable insights into the customs and practices of the Etruscan civilization.
In the realm of religion, there is a reference to a high priest named Hillip in a collection of Etruscan religious texts dating back to the 2nd century BCE. However, little is known about his life or the specific details of his role within the religious hierarchy.
During the Middle Ages, the name Hillip seems to have fallen out of use, only to resurface briefly in the 16th century with the birth of Hillip Marcellus, an Italian Renaissance scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Etruscan language and culture.
While the name Hillip may have faded into relative obscurity over the centuries, it remains a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Etruscan people and serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of ancient civilizations.
People
Hillip + last name combinations
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FAQ
Hillip: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hillip?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hillip going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Hillip a common name?
We classify Hillip as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hillip most popular?
The single biggest year for Hillip was 1984, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hillip is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hillip in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hillip a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hillip in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hillip still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hillip in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hillip can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Hillip?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.