How Many People Are Named Hiram?
14,352
people in the United States are named Hiram
1 in 23,341 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#2234
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0043%
Of US population
Peak Year
1920
221 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, English
Pronunciation:
HIE-rəm (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Probably of Phoenician origin, though it could be from Hebrew meaning "exalted brother". This was the name of a king of Tyre in the Old Testament. As an English given name, Hiram came into use after the Protestant Reformation. In the 17th century the Puritans brought it to America, where it gained some currency.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 72.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
1,482
New York
920
California
767
Georgia
685
Kentucky
476
Florida
391
Alabama
310
Pennsylvania
302
Illinois
258
Mississippi
251
💡 Fun Facts About "Hiram"
- 93 babies were named Hiram in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1920
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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