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Hyman

Pronunciation
[Hy-man]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Life
Origin
Hebrew

Hyman Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,858 baby boys have been named Hyman. The name peaked in 1916 with 379 US births that year (rank #253).

Top States for Hyman

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hyman births are: New York (3,030), Massachusetts (404), Illinois (216).

Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Hyman

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

5-Letter Names Starting with H

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

Quick Facts About Hyman

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

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Chaim Crooked Male Scottish
Hayyim Life Male Hebrew
Hymen Myth Name (God Of Marriage) Male Greek
Mannie A Form Of Emmanuel God Is With Us Male Spanish
Manny A Form Of Emmanuel God Is With Us Male Spanish

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