Hyrum
A male given name associated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Every Hyrum since 1880 — 3,406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hyrum
Hyrum is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,470 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,406 American babies have been named Hyrum. Its peak came in 2007, when 123 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Hyrum stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hyrum year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,470 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2,686 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,445 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2,255 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2,260 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2,101 |
| 2019 | 74 | #1,986 |
| 2018 | 86 | #1,781 |
| 2017 | 88 | #1,753 |
| 2016 | 115 | #1,487 |
| 2015 | 96 | #1,651 |
| 2014 | 101 | #1,567 |
| 2013 | 112 | #1,468 |
| 2012 | 104 | #1,536 |
| 2011 | 100 | #1,567 |
| 2010 | 76 | #1,889 |
| 2009 | 107 | #1,541 |
| 2008 | 113 | #1,457 |
| 2007 | 123 | #1,362 |
| 2006 | 109 | #1,432 |
| 2005 | 103 | #1,434 |
| 2004 | 102 | #1,398 |
| 2003 | 91 | #1,441 |
| 2002 | 78 | #1,576 |
| 2001 | 84 | #1,463 |
| 2000 | 59 | #1,821 |
| 1995 | 32 | #2,421 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,108 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,005 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,743 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,245 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,154 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,663 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,147 |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,681 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,434 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,257 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,502 |
| 1920 | 10 | #2,861 |
| 1915 | 14 | #2,021 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,709 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 7 | #801 |
| 1880 | 5 | #984 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hyrum mean?
A male given name associated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
How popular is the name Hyrum in 2025?
Hyrum ranked #3,470 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hyrum?
3,406 babies have been named Hyrum in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hyrum most popular?
Hyrum peaked in 2007, when 123 newborns received the name.
Is Hyrum a boy or girl name?
Hyrum is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hyrum rising or falling?
Hyrum is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.