Pilar
3 countries#3296 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Pilar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,258 births recorded 1896–2025 · currently #3296 · peaked in 2005 with 145 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,560 births recorded 1900–2021 · peaked in 1966 with 55 births
Most common in: Paris, Hérault, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Gironde, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2016–2016 · peaked in 2016 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2016–2016 · peaked in 2016 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Pilar’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2003 | — |
| 2007 | #2276 | ↓273 |
| 2008 | #1762 | ↑514 |
| 2009 | #2190 | ↓428 |
| 2010 | #2274 | ↓84 |
| 2011 | #2454 | ↓180 |
| 2012 | #2336 | ↑118 |
| 2013 | #2279 | ↑57 |
| 2014 | #2739 | ↓460 |
| 2015 | #3254 | ↓515 |
| 2016 | #3588 | ↓334 |
| 2017 | #2925 | ↑663 |
| 2018 | #3614 | ↓689 |
| 2019 | #3002 | ↑612 |
| 2020 | #3221 | ↓219 |
| 2021 | #3069 | ↑152 |
| 2022 | #3365 | ↓296 |
| 2023 | #3329 | ↑36 |
| 2024 | #3459 | ↓130 |
| 2025 | #3296 | ↑163 |
Frequently asked questions about Pilar
Is Pilar a popular name?
Yes — Pilar currently ranks #3296 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Pilar more common for boys or girls?
Pilar is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Pilar most popular?
Pilar peaked in 2005 in United States, with 145 recorded births that year.
Is Pilar rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Pilar’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1583 in 1896 to #3296 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Pilar?
At least 7,821 babies have been recorded with the name Pilar across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Pilar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Pilar appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Pilar?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Pilar include Noemie, Payson, Renesmae, Rhoda.
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