The nameHilaire
Hilaire is the French form of Hilary, a boy's name of Latin origin borne by a famous bishop of Poitiers. It was mostly given in France around 1920.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Hilaire comes from the Latin hilaris, "cheerful".
Origin
Latin.
History
Saint Hilary was bishop of Poitiers in the 4th century. In France the name peaked around 1920.
Popularity of the name Hilaire
Hilaire in France
2629thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1930peak year (105 births)
4,785babies named Hilaire in France since 1900
Hilaire was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 910 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Hilaire. Half of all babies named Hilaire in France were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hilaire mean?
Hilaire comes from the Latin hilaris, "cheerful".
What is the origin of the name Hilaire?
Latin.
Is Hilaire a girl's or a boy's name?
Hilaire is a boy's name.