Ray Hilliard

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ray Hilliard — English
230K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ray Hilliard is a name that combines English origins. The first name Ray is a masculine given name of English origin. Ray is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel. Ray Aguilar (born 1947), Nebraska state senator Ray Aguilera, Pueblo, Colorado City council member Ray Ahipene-Mercer (born 1948), New Zealand city councillor in Wellington Ray Frenette (1935–2018), Canadian politician in New Brunswick Ray Gricar (1945–2011), district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania Ray Groom (born 1944), Australian lawyer, sportsman and politician Ray Harmel (1905–1998), South African anti-apartheid activist Ray LaHood (born 1945), American politician Ray Mabus (born 1948), American . The surname Hilliard: Surname Asa Grant Hilliard III (1933–2007), African American professor of educational psychology Benjamin C. Hilliard (1868–1951), U.S. Representative from Colorado Bob Hilliard (1918–1971), American lyricist Brent Hilliard (born 1970), American volleyball player Colm Hilliard (1936–2002), Irish Fianna Fáil Party politician Corey Hilliard (born 1985), American football offensive tackle Dalton Hilliard (born 1964), former American football player Daniel Hilliard (died 1888), Ontario merchant and political figure Darrun Hilliard (born 1993), American basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv David . Ray is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 230K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ray reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ray

English

Ray is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel. Ray Aguilar (born 1947), Nebraska state senator Ray Aguilera, Pueblo, Colorado City council member Ray Ahipene-Mercer (born 1948), New Zealand city councillor in Wellington Ray Frenette (1935–2018), Canadian politician in New Brunswick Ray Gricar (1945–2011), district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania Ray Groom (born 1944), Australian lawyer, sportsman and politician Ray Harmel (1905–1998), South African anti-apartheid activist Ray LaHood (born 1945), American politician Ray Mabus (born 1948), American .

Surname: Hilliard

Irish

Surname Asa Grant Hilliard III (1933–2007), African American professor of educational psychology Benjamin C. Hilliard (1868–1951), U.S. Representative from Colorado Bob Hilliard (1918–1971), American lyricist Brent Hilliard (born 1970), American volleyball player Colm Hilliard (1936–2002), Irish Fianna Fáil Party politician Corey Hilliard (born 1985), American football offensive tackle Dalton Hilliard (born 1964), former American football player Daniel Hilliard (died 1888), Ontario merchant and political figure Darrun Hilliard (born 1993), American basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv David .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ray is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ray by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ray Hilliard:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ray?
The first name Ray originates from English. Ray is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel. Ray Aguilar (born 1947), Nebraska state senator Ray Aguilera, Pueblo, Colorado City council member Ray Ahipene-Mercer (born 1948), New Zealand city councillor in Wellington Ray Frenette (1935–2018), Canadian politician in New Brunswick Ray Gricar (1945–2011), district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania Ray Groom (born 1944), Australian lawyer, sportsman and politician Ray Harmel (1905–1998), South African anti-apartheid activist Ray LaHood (born 1945), American politician Ray Mabus (born 1948), American .
When was Ray most popular?
The name Ray reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hilliard?
The surname Hilliard originates from Irish. Surname Asa Grant Hilliard III (1933–2007), African American professor of educational psychology Benjamin C. Hilliard (1868–1951), U.S. Representative from Colorado Bob Hilliard (1918–1971), American lyricist Brent Hilliard (born 1970), American volleyball player Colm Hilliard (1936–2002), Irish Fianna Fáil Party politician Corey Hilliard (born 1985), American football offensive tackle Dalton Hilliard (born 1964), former American football player Daniel Hilliard (died 1888), Ontario merchant and political figure Darrun Hilliard (born 1993), American basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv David .
What are the origins of the name Ray Hilliard?
The name Ray Hilliard combines two different traditions: the first name Ray has English roots, while the surname Hilliard originates from Irish.
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