Hyrum
Boy name · #3454 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Hyrum? In official American birth records, Hyrum has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
Hyrum ranks #3454 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 33 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1646, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 54,545 boys born in 2025 was named Hyrum.
The 145-year story
Hyrum first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 123 boys were named Hyrum — good for #1359 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Hyrum per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Hyrum against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Hyrum in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Hyrum is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Hyrum will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Hyrum is most common
State-level data for Hyrum is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Hyrum
Statistically, parents drawn to Hyrum tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Nahum, Hagan, Heber, Nahom, and Soham.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Hyrum | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3450 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2674 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3416 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2243 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2253 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2094 |
| 2019 | 74 | #1974 |
| 2018 | 86 | #1777 |
| 2017 | 88 | #1746 |
| 2016 | 115 | #1484 |
| 2015 | 96 | #1646 |
| 2014 | 101 | #1564 |
| 2013 | 112 | #1468 |
| 2012 | 104 | #1535 |
| 2011 | 100 | #1565 |
| 2010 | 76 | #1881 |
| 2009 | 107 | #1539 |
| 2008 | 113 | #1452 |
| 2007 | 123 | #1359 |
| 2006 | 109 | #1427 |
| 2005 | 103 | #1431 |
| 2004 | 102 | #1394 |
| 2003 | 91 | #1438 |
| 2002 | 78 | #1571 |
| 2001 | 84 | #1460 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Hyrum?
In official American birth records, the name Hyrum first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Hyrum a popular boy name?
Hyrum ranked #3454 among boys in 2025 with 33 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1646.
When was the name Hyrum most popular?
Hyrum peaked in 2007, when 123 American boys received the name (ranked #1359 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Hyrum?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 54,545 newborn American boys was named Hyrum. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.