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How Many People Are Named Hilton?
Estimated people named Hilton living in the U.S. today
3,289
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 6,972
- Peak year: 1920 (143 births)
- Estimated living today: 3,289
Hilton by age group — who carries the name today?
Hilton popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Hilton
Hilton has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 6,972 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 3,289 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 103,922 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Hiltons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Hilton in the US?
An estimated 3,289 people named Hilton are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Hilton very rare — about 1 in 103,922 Americans.
Is Hilton a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Hilton is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Hilton most popular?
Hilton peaked in 1920, when 143 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Hilton?
Hilton ranks #4,764 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 59 out of 100 (higher means rarer).