Hjalmar
boy nameHjalmar entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #878 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#878
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #878 |
| 1890s | #1018 |
| 1910s | #3026 |
| 1920s | #3776 |
| 1930s | #3629 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Hjalmar are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Hjalmar alive today was born around 1919, making them about 106 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hjalmar in 2025?
- Hjalmar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Hjalmar most popular?
- Hjalmar peaked in 1889, reaching #878 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hjalmar with classmates?
- Hjalmar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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