Hiram Boy

Popularity: #831 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationHY-ram / /ˈhaɪrəm/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: exalted; English: high

Historical & Cultural Background

Hiram is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with Hiram Abiff, a figure in Masonic tradition. The name appears in the Bible, where Hiram was the king of Tyre who provided materials for Solomon's Temple. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has historical significance in both religious and cultural contexts.

Trend Summary

Hiram has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Hirum

International Variants

  • Hiram (Spanish)
  • Hirama (Japanese)

Famous people named Hiram

Hiram Abif is a legendary figure in Freemasonry, symbolizing integrity and the pursuit of knowledge.

Hiram Johnson was an American politician who served as the Governor of California and a U.S. Senator.

Hiram Maxim was an inventor known for creating the Maxim gun, the first portable, fully automatic machine gun.

Hiram Bingham III was an American academic and explorer credited with bringing Machu Picchu to international attention.

Fictional characters named Hiram

Hiram Lodge is a character in the Archie Comics universe, known for being the father of Veronica Lodge.

Hiram Abif appears in various Masonic-themed works, representing the ideals of craftsmanship and secrecy.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hiram was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hiram has ranked as high as #672 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Texas, New York, California, Georgia, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Hiram has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hiram (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 18
38%
CA 7
15%
GA 7
15%
FL 6
13%
AZ 5
10%
IL 5
10%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188088
188195
1882104
188385
188497
188592
188653
188775
188870
188966
189068
189149
189264
189351
189461
189562
189646
189744
189855
189944
190057
190138
190242
190333
190444
190554
190636
190737
190854
190938
191058
191157
191290
1913131
1914131
1915161
1916185
1917181
1918205
1919211
1920221
1921187
1922200
1923210
1924186
1925170
1926194
1927138
1928174
1929150
1930146
1931120
1932139
1933108
1934104
1935104
1936111
1937100
193899
193989
1940115
194195
1942114
1943109
1944113
194590
194687
1947104
1948109
1949107
1950110
1951105
1952134
1953116
1954121
1955111
1956126
1957129
1958143
1959107
1960123
1961113
1962128
1963128
1964125
1965106
196685
196797
196887
1969114
1970100
197195
197298
1973103
197496
1975103
1976106
197796
197881
1979111
198084
198187
198278
198383
198473
198578
198677
198765
198872
198968
199068
199159
199264
199365
199467
199570
199680
199775
199882
199982
200071
200181
200267
200386
2004101
200587
200692
2007115
200893
200997
201093
201174
201285
2013106
2014100
2015117
201690
2017111
2018106
201992
2020108
202191
2022104
2023113
202493