Hillel
3 countries#4139 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hillel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,453 births recorded 1918–2025 · currently #4139 · peaked in 2019 with 47 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, California, Maryland
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
484 births recorded 1978–2022 · currently #1561 · peaked in 2006 with 25 births
Most common in: Paris, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
20 births recorded 1997–2019 · peaked in 2013 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20 births recorded 1997–2019 · peaked in 2013 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hillel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4105 | — |
| 2007 | #4375 | ↓270 |
| 2008 | #4395 | ↓20 |
| 2009 | #3399 | ↑996 |
| 2010 | #4099 | ↓700 |
| 2011 | #3885 | ↑214 |
| 2012 | #3530 | ↑355 |
| 2013 | #3753 | ↓223 |
| 2014 | #3297 | ↑456 |
| 2015 | #3982 | ↓685 |
| 2016 | #3681 | ↑301 |
| 2017 | #3781 | ↓100 |
| 2018 | #3171 | ↑610 |
| 2019 | #2694 | ↑477 |
| 2020 | #3497 | ↓803 |
| 2021 | #2918 | ↑579 |
| 2022 | #2793 | ↑125 |
| 2023 | #2848 | ↓55 |
| 2024 | #3272 | ↓424 |
| 2025 | #4139 | ↓867 |
Frequently asked questions about Hillel
Is Hillel a popular name?
Yes — Hillel currently ranks #4139 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hillel more common for boys or girls?
Hillel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hillel most popular?
Hillel peaked in 2019 in United States, with 47 recorded births that year.
Is Hillel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hillel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4179 in 1918 to #4139 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hillel?
At least 1,957 babies have been recorded with the name Hillel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Hillel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hillel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Hillel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hillel include Henson.
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