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Hilton

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Pronounced HIL-tun /ˈhɪl.tən/High

Meaning: An English surname, 'from the hill town/settlement' (from Old English hyll, 'a hill', + tun, 'town'); more often a boys' name; here for a girl; we note the crossoverLow

In 30 seconds: From the hill town/settlement: Hilton is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. More often a boys' name — here a girl.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname, 'from the hill town/settlement' (from Old English hyll, 'a hill', + tun, 'town'); more often a boys' name; here for a girl; we note the crossover
U.S. rank (2025)#15778 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hilton is an English surname, 'from the hill town/settlement' (from Old English hyll, 'a hill', + tun, 'town'; we note the crossover). More often a boys' name, it is recorded here for a girl — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'HIL-tun').

In the U.S. Hilton is chiefly a boys' surname-name; this girls' use is unusual. Rare for a girl, the-hill-town at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hilton is an English surname, 'from the hill town/settlement' (hyll + tun) — more often a boys' name; here for a girl, which we note (said 'HIL-tun').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Hilton — English surname; chiefly male

Variations

HyltonHiltyn

Nicknames

Hill

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hilton mean?

Hilton is an English surname, 'from the hill town/settlement' (hyll + tun). It is more often a boys' name; here it is recorded for a girl.

How do you pronounce Hilton?

It's said HIL-tun /ˈhɪl.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hilton a boy or girl name?

Hilton is chiefly a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Hilton?

Hilton is uncommon for boys and very rare for girls.

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