Hillarie is a unique and distinctively feminine given name, derived from the Latin 'Hilaria', which means 'cheerful' or 'joyous'. It was initially used as a medieval female saint's name but has since evolved into a contemporary moniker with its own charm.
The name Hillarie experienced a significant increase in popularity between the late 1970s and early 1990s, with a peak of 38 births recorded in 1992. However, it seems to have declined since then, with fewer than 10 births per year after 1994, and only 5 births each in 2002 and 2011. Overall, the name has seen a total of 329 births over this period.