Hilmon
Unusual name of uncertain origin, possibly an elaboration of Hilmar.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Hilmon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hilmon today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hilmon births was 1916 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hilmon. 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
- • The typical person named Hilmon is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Hilmons were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hilmon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1916
6 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1935 SSA rank
#3,900
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Hilmon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hilmon from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hilmon 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 Hilmon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hilmon
The given name Hilmon has its origins in the Old Germanic languages, tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is a masculine name derived from the combination of the Germanic elements "hild" meaning battle and "mund" meaning protection or hand. The name was commonly found among the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited regions of modern-day Germany, Scandinavia, and parts of Western Europe.
In the early medieval period, the name Hilmon was particularly prevalent among the Frankish and Saxon peoples. It appears in several ancient texts and manuscripts from the 8th to 10th centuries, often in reference to notable warriors, chieftains, or members of the nobility. The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in the Vita Sancti Willibrordi, a 8th century hagiography detailing the life of St. Willibrord, where it is mentioned as the name of a Frisian nobleman.
Throughout the Middle Ages, several historical figures bore the name Hilmon. One notable example is Hilmon of Arles, a Frankish count who lived in the late 9th century and played a significant role in the defense of the city of Arles against Viking raids. Another individual named Hilmon was a Saxon noble who accompanied King Henry the Fowler on his military campaigns in the early 10th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the German-speaking regions of Europe. Hilmon Meinhardt, a 16th century German humanist and scholar, was a prominent figure of this era. His writings on classical literature and philosophy were widely influential among the intellectual circles of his time.
In the 17th century, Hilmon Büttel, a German sculptor and architect, gained recognition for his contributions to the Baroque architectural style. His most famous work is the ornate façade of the Frauenkirche in Dresden, which he designed and constructed between 1668 and 1673.
Another notable bearer of the name was Hilmon Sieveking, a 19th century German banker and philanthropist. He was instrumental in the establishment of several charitable institutions and educational facilities in his hometown of Hamburg, leaving a lasting legacy of social reform and humanitarian efforts.
These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the name Hilmon throughout history, demonstrating its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods. While its usage may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name's Germanic roots and connotations of strength and protection have remained a consistent theme.
People
Hilmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hilmon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hilmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hilmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hilmon 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Hilmon a common name?
We classify Hilmon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hilmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Hilmon was 1916, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hilmon is about 79 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 Hilmon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hilmon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hilmon 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 Hilmon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hilmon 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 Hilmon 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 common is the name Hilmon?
See how many Americans are named Hilmon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.