The baby name Hilarie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced HIL-ə-ree (ˈhɪləri), hi-LAIR-ee (hɪˈlɛəri).
Hilarie is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Hilarie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced HIL-ə-ree (ˈhɪləri), hi-LAIR-ee (hɪˈlɛəri).
Hilarie is Latin in Origin.
Hilarie is the French-influenced feminine form of Hilary, ultimately from Latin Hilarius, itself a rendering of Greek hilaros “cheerful, merry.” The name spread with early Christian saints, especially St. Hilary of Poitiers (4th c.) and St. Hilary of Arles (5th c.). In medieval England and France, Hilarie/Hilaria appeared for women while Hilary was commonly masculine; in the 20th century the name shifted strongly female in English-speaking countries, though Hilarie remains a rare spelling.
Variants and cognates include Hilary/Hillary (English), Hilaria (Spanish, Polish), Hilária (Portuguese), Ilaria and Ylaria (Italian), Hilaire (French, m.), Hilario (Spanish/Portuguese, m.), and Ilario (Italian, m.); Romanian Ilarie is masculine. Nicknames include Hil, Hilly, and Lari. Contemporary usage is uncommon but familiar through actress Hilarie Burton. Across languages, the core meaning stays consistent: a bright, glad-spirited, cheerful disposition.
| Hilarie Burton Hilarie Burton is an American actor best known for her role as Peyton Sawyer on the television series One Tree Hill. She also appeared in the films Our Very Own and Solstice. Born in 1982, she has continued to work in television and film, making a name for herself in the entertainment industry. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| France | Girls | 1999 | #381 | 5 | 2,471 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #531 | 10 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2008 | #956 | 5 | 10,120 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Hilarie is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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