Ylario
A masculine name potentially of Greek origin, meaning unknown.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Ylario. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ylario today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ylario births was 1926 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ylario. 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 Ylario. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1926
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#4,831
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Ylario: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ylario 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 Ylario during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ylario
The given name Ylario has its origins in Latin, derived from the name Hilarius, which means "cheerful" or "merry." This name traces back to ancient Rome and the Roman Republic period, around the 5th century BC.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ylario dates back to the 4th century AD, when it was borne by Saint Hilary of Poitiers, a renowned bishop and Doctor of the Church. He lived from around 310 to 367 AD and was known for his efforts in combating the Arian heresy.
Another notable figure with the name Ylario was Hilarius, a Roman Pope who reigned from 461 to 468 AD. He played a significant role in the conflict between the Eastern and Western churches during his pontificate.
In the Middle Ages, the name Ylario gained popularity across Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. One notable bearer of the name was Hilario, a Spanish monk and scholar who lived in the 11th century and was known for his contributions to the field of canon law.
During the Renaissance period, the name Ylario was associated with several Italian artists and intellectuals. One of the most famous was Hilario Danti, an Italian mathematician, cosmographer, and engineer who lived from 1520 to 1576. He is renowned for his work on cartography and his contributions to the construction of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.
In more recent history, the name Ylario has been less common, but there have been a few notable individuals who bore this name. One example is Hilario Cuadra, a Nicaraguan poet and journalist who lived from 1904 to 1963 and was known for his works that explored themes of social justice and national identity.
It is worth noting that while the name Ylario has its roots in Latin and has been historically present across various cultures, it remains a relatively uncommon name in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.
People
Ylario + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ylario as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ylario: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ylario?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ylario 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 - US residents.
Is Ylario a common name?
We classify Ylario as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ylario most popular?
The single biggest year for Ylario was 1926, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ylario is about 0 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 Ylario in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ylario a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ylario 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 Ylario still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ylario 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 Ylario 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 Ylario as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.