Cheerful or happy
Hillery is a variant of the name Hilary, which is derived from the Latin name Hilarius. It historically stems from the Latin word 'hilaris', meaning cheerful or merry. While more commonly spelled as Hilary or Hillary, this specific spelling variation has been used as both a surname and a given name.
Less common today
Hillery isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,479 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former professional American football player
