Hyrum - A very unique male name
Hyrum at a glance
Hyrum is ranked #2388 among boy baby names in 2025, with 21 births in 2025. It peaked in 1911 at #713 and first appeared on the charts in 1911.
- Rank in 2025
- #2388
- Births in 2025
- 21
- Peak year
- 1911 (#713)
- First appeared
- 1911
- Trend
- #1744 in 2020 → #2388 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 69,823 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.7/5 (10 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 69,823 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hyrum peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 713.
Famous with this name
Hyrum Blauer
Hyrum Patterson
Hyrum Gee
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Hyrum is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hyrum is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #337 - and is the least popular in Idaho at position #351.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Hyrum is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Hyrum origin and meaning
Hebrew, via English
A variant of Hiram, a biblical name of Phoenician/Hebrew origin whose exact meaning is disputed — often given as 'exalted brother' or linked to 'noble'
Hyrum is the spelling fixed in American use by Hyrum Smith, brother of Joseph Smith, making it a name with deep roots in Latter-day Saint families. The underlying Hiram was the king of Tyre who aided Solomon, but its precise etymology remains debated, so the variant inherits that uncertainty.
Origin uncertain
Hyrum is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Hyrum, pop culture references for the name Hyrum and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Hyrum
We've found the following names that sound similar to Hyrum, sorted by popularity.
Herman / Hiram / Hernan / Harmon / Hermon / Haroon / Herminio / Harman / Harun / Heron /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2388 |
| 2024 | 2471 |
| 2023 | 2494 |
| 2022 | 1865 |
| 2021 | 1838 |
| 2020 | 1744 |
| 2019 | 1835 |
| 2018 | 1640 |
| 2017 | 1633 |
| 2016 | 1378 |
| 2015 | 1420 |
| 2014 | 1450 |
| 2013 | 1288 |
| 2012 | 1371 |
| 2011 | 1433 |
| 2010 | 1690 |
| 2009 | 1345 |
| 2008 | 1404 |
| 2007 | 1262 |
| 2006 | 1276 |
| 2005 | 1212 |
| 2004 | 1324 |
| 2003 | 1384 |
| 2002 | 1267 |
| 2001 | 1243 |
| 2000 | 1640 |
| 1999 | 1846 |
| 1998 | 2321 |
| 1997 | 1434 |
| 1996 | 1597 |
| 1995 | 2003 |
| 1994 | 2299 |
| 1992 | 2532 |
| 1991 | 3241 |
| 1990 | 2822 |
| 1989 | 2262 |
| 1988 | 2215 |
| 1987 | 1988 |
| 1986 | 1831 |
| 1985 | 1925 |
| 1984 | 1356 |
| 1983 | 1548 |
| 1982 | 1828 |
| 1981 | 2072 |
| 1980 | 1247 |
| 1979 | 1630 |
| 1978 | 1430 |
| 1977 | 1762 |
| 1975 | 2039 |
| 1973 | 1896 |
| 1955 | 1656 |
| 1943 | 1289 |
| 1942 | 1595 |
| 1939 | 1519 |
| 1934 | 1460 |
| 1933 | 1407 |
| 1929 | 1342 |
| 1928 | 1389 |
| 1926 | 1819 |
| 1925 | 1606 |
| 1924 | 1484 |
| 1923 | 1828 |
| 1922 | 1862 |
| 1921 | 1309 |
| 1919 | 1359 |
| 1918 | 1018 |
| 1917 | 1039 |
| 1915 | 1444 |
| 1914 | 1063 |
| 1911 | 713 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Utah | 337 |
| Idaho | 351 |
Even more about Hyrum
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Hyrum a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Hyrum?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
HY-rum · /ˈhaɪrəm/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Hiram — The biblical spelling; a separate, established name
Famous bearers
- Hyrum Smith — Early leader of the Latter Day Saint movement and brother of Joseph Smith (1800–1844) Historical
Style
Biblical
Why parents choose it
A name that signals Latter-day Saint heritage immediately — traditional within that community, rare outside it.
Worth knowing
- Outside Utah and LDS communities, most people will spell it Hiram
