Hiram Boy

Popularity: #835 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HY-ram //ˈhaɪrəm//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: exalted; English: high

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hiram has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the name חִירָם (Chiram), which is believed to mean "exalted brother" or "noble brother." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the context of Hiram, King of Tyre, who is mentioned in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles. He is noted for his alliance with King Solomon and for providing materials and craftsmen for the construction of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem during the 10th century BCE.

The name was subsequently adopted into Greek as Χειράμ (Cheiram) and later into Latin as Hiram, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English. Throughout history, Hiram has been associated with various significant figures and events.

In addition to the biblical King Hiram, the name has been borne by notable individuals in various cultures, including Hiram Abif, a legendary figure in Masonic tradition, who is often depicted as a master builder and a symbol of integrity and craftsmanship. This connection to architecture and construction has further solidified the name's association with nobility and skill.

Culturally, Hiram has resonated within various traditions, particularly in Jewish and Christian contexts, where it symbolizes wisdom and leadership. The name's historical significance is underscored by its presence in religious texts and its enduring legacy in literature and art.

The diminutive form "Hir" has also been used in some contexts, although it is less common. Overall, Hiram's etymological roots, historical milestones, and cultural associations contribute to its lasting significance across different eras.

Famous people named Hiram

In this section, you will find notable people named Hiram. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hiram who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Hiram Abif is a legendary figure in Freemasonry best known as a central character in Masonic ritual and symbolism.

Hiram Bingham III is an explorer best known for bringing Machu Picchu to international attention.

Fictional characters named Hiram

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Hiram Lodge is a fictional character from the comic book series Archie Comics and its adaptations, including the TV show Riverdale. He is the wealthy and influential father of Veronica Lodge, often portrayed as a businessman with a complex moral compass.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Hiram. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hiram was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Hiram has ranked as high as #843 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)

The name Hiram is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hiram was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hiram.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 103 103
2024 94 94
2023 113 113
2022 104 104
2021 91 91
2020 109 109
2019 92 92
2018 106 106
2017 111 111
2016 90 90
2015 117 117
2014 100 100
2013 106 106
2012 85 85
2011 74 74
2010 93 93
2009 97 97
2008 93 93
2007 115 115
2006 92 92
2005 87 87
2004 101 101
2003 86 86
2002 67 67
2001 81 81
2000 71 71
1999 82 82
1998 82 82
1997 75 75
1996 80 80
1995 70 70
1994 67 67
1993 65 65
1992 64 64
1991 59 59
1990 68 68
1989 68 68
1988 72 72
1987 65 65
1986 77 77
1985 78 78
1984 73 73
1983 83 83
1982 78 78
1981 87 87
1980 84 84
1979 111 111
1978 81 81
1977 96 96
1976 106 106
1975 103 103
1974 96 96
1973 103 103
1972 98 98
1971 95 95
1970 100 100
1969 114 114
1968 87 87
1967 97 97
1966 85 85
1965 106 106
1964 125 125
1963 128 128
1962 128 128
1961 113 113
1960 123 123
1959 107 107
1958 143 143
1957 129 129
1956 126 126
1955 111 111
1954 121 121
1953 116 116
1952 134 134
1951 104 104
1950 110 110
1949 107 107
1948 109 109
1947 104 104
1946 87 87
1945 90 90
1944 113 113
1943 109 109
1942 114 114
1941 95 95
1940 115 115
1939 89 89
1938 99 99
1937 100 100
1936 111 111
1935 104 104
1934 104 104
1933 108 108
1932 139 139
1931 120 120
1930 146 146
1929 150 150
1928 174 174
1927 138 138
1926 194 194
1925 170 170
1924 186 186
1923 210 210
1922 200 200
1921 187 187
1920 221 221
1919 211 211
1918 205 205
1917 181 181
1916 185 185
1915 161 161
1914 131 131
1913 131 131
1912 90 90
1911 57 57
1910 58 58
1909 38 38
1908 54 54
1907 37 37
1906 36 36
1905 54 54
1904 44 44
1903 33 33
1902 42 42
1901 38 38
1900 57 57
1899 44 44
1898 55 55
1897 44 44
1896 46 46
1895 62 62
1894 61 61
1893 51 51
1892 64 64
1891 49 49
1890 68 68
1889 66 66
1888 70 70
1887 75 75
1886 53 53
1885 92 92
1884 97 97
1883 85 85
1882 104 104
1881 95 95
1880 88 88

Top States for Hiram (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 18
38%
GA 7
15%
CA 7
15%
FL 6
13%
IL 5
10%
AZ 5
10%