Hiawatha
girl nameHiawatha entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2540 in 1913, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2540
peak (1913)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3283 |
| 1920s | #3575 |
| 1930s | #3635 |
| 1940s | #4449 |
| 1950s | #4891 |
| 1960s | #5969 |
| 1970s | #7614 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Hiawatha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hiawatha alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hiawatha in 2025?
- Hiawatha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hiawatha most popular?
- Hiawatha peaked in 1913, reaching #2540 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hiawatha with classmates?
- Hiawatha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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