How popular is the name Hy in 2025?

Hy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Hy most popular?

Hy peaked in 1914, reaching #2271 among US boy names.

Hy will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Hy entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2271 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2271

peak (1914)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Hy are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Hy alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Hy in 2025?: Hy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Hy most popular?: Hy peaked in 1914, reaching #2271 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Hy with classmates?: Hy will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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