The namePilar
Pilar is a Spanish girl's name, given in France mostly in the 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Spanish
Meaning
Pilar means "pillar". It recalls Our Lady of the Pillar, venerated in Zaragoza.
Origin
Spanish.
History
Found in France since 1900, Pilar peaked in the early 1960s, given notably in families of Spanish origin. It is rare today.
Popularity of the name Pilar
Pilar in France
4000thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1966peak year (55 births)
1,610babies named Pilar in France since 1900
Pilar was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 450 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Pilar. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1966. Half of all babies named Pilar in France were born before 1958, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pilar mean?
Pilar means "pillar". It recalls Our Lady of the Pillar, venerated in Zaragoza.
What is the origin of the name Pilar?
Spanish.
Is Pilar a girl's or a boy's name?
Pilar is a girl's name.