Hyrum Boy

Popularity: #905 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HIGH-rum //ˈhaɪrəm//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: My brother is exalted; English: Variant of Hiram

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hyrum is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name חִירָם (Hiram), which translates to 'exalted brother' or 'noble brother.' The name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the context of Hiram, King of Tyre, who is noted for his alliance with King Solomon during the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, as recorded in the books of Kings and Chronicles. The name was subsequently adopted into Greek as Ἰερεμίας (Ieremias) and later into Latin, maintaining its biblical significance throughout these translations.

Hyrum's historical milestones are closely tied to its biblical roots. The figure of Hiram in the Old Testament is significant not only for his political alliance but also for his contributions to the arts and architecture, particularly in the context of the Temple of Solomon, which was completed around the 10th century BCE.

This connection to a prominent biblical figure has given the name a lasting resonance in Judeo-Christian traditions. In the 19th century, the name Hyrum gained further prominence within the context of the Latter-day Saint movement, particularly through Hyrum Smith, the brother of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who was martyred in 1844.

Culturally, the name Hyrum carries connotations of nobility and brotherhood, reflecting its etymological roots. Its association with significant historical figures has contributed to its endurance in various religious and cultural contexts.

The name is sometimes shortened to Hyr, which maintains the original's phonetic qualities while offering a more contemporary form. Overall, Hyrum embodies a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, rooted deeply in its ancient origins.

Famous people named Hyrum

In this section, you will find notable people named Hyrum. 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 Hyrum who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Hyrum Smith is a businessman best known for co-founding the Latter Day Saint movement and establishing the first Latter Day Saint community in Kirtland, Ohio.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

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

Hyrum has ranked as high as #3062 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Utah, Idaho, Arizona, California, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Hyrum has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Hyrum 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 Hyrum 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 Hyrum.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 33 33
2024 49 49
2023 34 34
2022 64 64
2021 62 62
2020 67 67
2019 74 74
2018 86 86
2017 88 88
2016 115 115
2015 96 96
2014 101 101
2013 112 112
2012 104 104
2011 100 100
2010 76 76
2009 107 107
2008 113 113
2007 123 123
2006 109 109
2005 103 103
2004 102 102
2003 91 91
2002 78 78
2001 84 84
2000 59 59
1999 49 49
1998 43 43
1997 51 51
1996 51 51
1995 32 32
1994 34 34
1993 15 15
1992 20 20
1991 18 18
1990 20 20
1989 24 24
1988 14 14
1987 15 15
1986 18 18
1985 16 16
1984 26 26
1983 26 26
1982 20 20
1981 16 16
1980 33 33
1979 28 28
1978 21 21
1977 21 21
1976 11 11
1975 20 20
1974 11 11
1973 8 8
1972 9 9
1971 10 10
1970 10 10
1968 7 7
1967 9 9
1962 6 6
1961 7 7
1958 5 5
1957 5 5
1956 8 8
1955 10 10
1954 6 6
1952 8 8
1945 6 6
1943 9 9
1942 8 8
1941 9 9
1940 5 5
1939 8 8
1938 8 8
1937 7 7
1936 6 6
1935 6 6
1934 10 10
1933 9 9
1932 5 5
1931 5 5
1930 5 5
1929 12 12
1928 18 18
1927 8 8
1926 11 11
1925 12 12
1924 12 12
1923 12 12
1922 10 10
1921 19 19
1920 10 10
1919 11 11
1918 21 21
1917 20 20
1916 8 8
1915 14 14
1914 11 11
1913 13 13
1912 9 9
1911 5 5
1910 5 5
1902 6 6
1899 5 5
1888 9 9
1887 6 6
1886 6 6
1885 7 7
1884 8 8
1883 9 9
1881 7 7
1880 5 5

Top States for Hyrum (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
UT 20
100%