Hiram
Peaked at #124 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Hiram — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#124
in 1881
Current rank
#1763
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Hiram reached its peak popularity for boys in 1881, ranking #124 nationally with 95 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1580 (2014) to #1763 (2024) — a 10% drop.
As of 2024, Hiram ranks #1763 nationally for boys, with 93 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,763 | 93 |
| 2023 | #1,553 | 113 |
| 2022 | #1,655 | 104 |
| 2021 | #1,767 | 91 |
| 2020 | #1,534 | 108 |
| 2019 | #1,716 | 92 |
| 2018 | #1,576 | 106 |
| 2017 | #1,502 | 111 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Common Questions
When was Hiram most popular?
Hiram was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #124 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Hiram becoming more or less popular?
Currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Hiram?
At least 14,352 babies have been recorded with the name Hiram in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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