Hiram
From Biblical Hebrew חִירָם (Ḥirám, “high-born”), possibly from Phoenician, or a shortened form of אֲחִירָם ('aḥirám, “brother of the exalted”).
Every Hiram since 1880 — 14,456 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hiram
Hiram is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,639 in 2025 with 103 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 14,456 American babies have been named Hiram. Its peak came in 1920, when 221 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hiram stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hiram year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 103 | #1,639 |
| 2024 | 94 | #1,754 |
| 2023 | 113 | #1,553 |
| 2022 | 104 | #1,657 |
| 2021 | 91 | #1,767 |
| 2020 | 109 | #1,529 |
| 2019 | 92 | #1,716 |
| 2018 | 106 | #1,577 |
| 2017 | 111 | #1,502 |
| 2016 | 90 | #1,730 |
| 2015 | 117 | #1,447 |
| 2014 | 100 | #1,580 |
| 2013 | 106 | #1,523 |
| 2012 | 85 | #1,763 |
| 2011 | 74 | #1,890 |
| 2010 | 93 | #1,670 |
| 2009 | 97 | #1,630 |
| 2008 | 93 | #1,660 |
| 2007 | 115 | #1,418 |
| 2006 | 92 | #1,587 |
| 2005 | 87 | #1,590 |
| 2004 | 101 | #1,409 |
| 2003 | 86 | #1,504 |
| 2002 | 67 | #1,729 |
| 2001 | 81 | #1,505 |
| 2000 | 71 | #1,645 |
| 1995 | 70 | #1,419 |
| 1990 | 68 | #1,355 |
| 1985 | 78 | #1,045 |
| 1980 | 84 | #984 |
| 1975 | 103 | #820 |
| 1970 | 100 | #811 |
| 1965 | 106 | #722 |
| 1960 | 123 | #704 |
| 1955 | 111 | #697 |
| 1950 | 110 | #665 |
| 1945 | 90 | #636 |
| 1940 | 115 | #552 |
| 1935 | 104 | #570 |
| 1930 | 146 | #491 |
| 1925 | 170 | #465 |
| 1920 | 221 | #397 |
| 1915 | 161 | #425 |
| 1910 | 58 | #324 |
| 1905 | 54 | #269 |
| 1900 | 57 | #271 |
| 1895 | 62 | #221 |
| 1890 | 68 | #196 |
| 1885 | 92 | #147 |
| 1880 | 88 | #155 |
Famous people named Hiram
- Hiram I Politician · -1000–-935
- Hiram Bingham III Politician · 1875–1956
- Hiram Maxim Inventor · 1840–1916
- Hiram Fong Politician · 1906–2004
- Hiram Johnson Politician · 1866–1945
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hiram mean?
From Biblical Hebrew חִירָם (Ḥirám, “high-born”), possibly from Phoenician, or a shortened form of אֲחִירָם ('aḥirám, “brother of the exalted”).
How popular is the name Hiram in 2025?
Hiram ranked #1,639 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 103 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hiram?
14,456 babies have been named Hiram in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hiram most popular?
Hiram peaked in 1920, when 221 newborns received the name.
Is Hiram a boy or girl name?
Hiram is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hiram rising or falling?
Hiram has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Hiram?
Well-known people named Hiram include Hiram I (politician), Hiram Bingham III (politician), Hiram Maxim (inventor).