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Hiram

Pronunciation
[Hi-ram]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Exalted
Origin
Hebrew

Hiram Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 14,352 baby boys have been named Hiram. The name peaked in 1920 with 221 US births that year (rank #397). In 2024, ranked #1763 nationally — 1,366 places below its 1920 peak.

Top States for Hiram

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hiram births are: Texas (1,464), New York (920), California (760).

Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Hiram

If you like Hiram's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →

5-Letter Names Starting with H

Names with Hiram's exact length and starting letter: Haani, Habib, Hadad, Hadar, Haden.

Quick Facts About Hiram

1,531
Hebrew baby names in our dictionary
695
Hebrew male names
153
5-letter H-names in our dictionary
504
H-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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