Hiram
boy name#1634 in 2025Hiram entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #124 in 1881, ranks #1634 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1634
rank today
#124
peak (1881)
103
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #166 |
| 1890s | #233 |
| 1900s | #313 |
| 1910s | #394 |
| 1920s | #449 |
| 1930s | #553 |
| 1940s | #625 |
| 1950s | #669 |
| 1960s | #727 |
| 1970s | #833 |
| 1980s | #1079 |
| 1990s | #1416 |
| 2000s | #1563 |
| 2010s | #1636 |
| 2020s | #1646 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hiram has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona.
Living bearers
About 7,300 people named Hiram are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hiram alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hiram in 2025?
- Hiram ranks #1634 among US boy names in 2025, with 103 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hiram most popular?
- Hiram peaked in 1881, reaching #124 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hiram with classmates?
- Hiram will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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