Hilton
Meaning of Hilton
Hilton is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as HIL-tuhn (/ˈhɪltən/). The name Hilton has variations, such as Hylton.
In the United States, Hilton has been given to newborn boys since at least the late 19th century. While it hasn't reached the top of the popularity charts, it maintains a consistent presence. In recent years, Hilton has been given to an average of 20-30 boys annually. In terms of ranking, Hilton tends to fall within the range of 1500-6000 in popularity.
The name Hilton carries an air of sophistication and elegance due to its association with hotels bearing the same name. It brings to mind luxury and high-class living. With its unique sound and distinctive spelling, Hilton can be a memorable choice for parents seeking a less common but still recognizable name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HIL-tuhn (/ˈhɪltən/)
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Notable People Named Hilton
| Hilton Als is an American writer, theater critic, and teaching professor known for his work at The New Yorker and Columbia University. |
| Hilton Valentine - Hilton Stewart Paterson Valentine, the original guitarist in The Animals, was an English skiffle and rock and roll musician who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and Hollywood’s Rock Walk of Fame in 2001. |
| Hilton Edwards, an English-born Irish actor and theatrical producer, co-founded the Gate Theatre and is considered a key figure in the development of Irish theatre. |
| Hilton Kramer was an American art critic and essayist. |
| Hilton Ruiz was an American jazz pianist known for his Afro-Cuban jazz and bebop skills, and he was of Puerto Rican descent. |
| Hilton McRae is a versatile Scottish actor known for his work in theatre, television, and film. |
| Hilton Manasseh Carty OBE served as the Dean of Antigua from 1977 to 1986. |
| Hilton Jefferson, an American jazz alto saxophonist known for his time with the Cab Calloway band, was praised for his soft and delicate playing style. |
| Hilton Marshall Briggs was an American animal scientist, educator, and college administrator. |
| Hilton Clarke is an Australian former cyclist who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and has won 17 Australian titles, and is a member of the Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club. |
| Charles Hilton Brown, also known as Hilton Brown, was a Scottish writer, poet, and novelist, as well as an Indian Civil Service officer, known for his writings on the history and social life of Scotland and South India. |
| Hilton Curran was a prominent Australian rugby league footballer from the 1930s. |
| Hilton Edward Buckney was a prominent Australian Rules footballer from Tasmania, known for his career with the Lefroy Football Club and his captaincy of the state team in the 1933 Sydney Carnival. |
| Hilton Root is an American academic and professor of public policy at the Schar School of Policy and Government of George Mason University, specializing in international political economy and international development. |
| Hilton Cabral de Almeida is a retired Brazilian footballer. |
