Hyrum

A Hebrew name gently fading from the charts.

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#2677 764in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A city in Cache County, Utah, United States.

Hyrum is a boy's baby name most strongly associated with Latter-day Saint (Mormon) tradition, derived from the Hebrew Hiram, meaning 'exalted brother' or 'noble.' In Latter-day Saint history, Hyrum Smith was the older brother of founder Joseph Smith and is revered as a martyr who died alongside Joseph in 1844.

Hyrum is almost exclusively used within LDS communities, where it honors this deeply significant figure. With over 3,000 recorded births in U.S. SSA data, it has maintained steady use for generations, a testament to the enduring devotion to Hyrum Smith's memory within the faith.

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Popularity Over Time

Hyrum was #1398 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2677, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Hyrum
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s276
2010s952
2000s969
1990s333
1980s208
1970s149
1960s29
1950s42
1940s37
1930s69
1920s124
1910s117
1900s6
1890s5
1880s57

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(110 years, 18802024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Hyrum
YearBirthsRank
202449#2677
202334#3441
202264#2255
202162#2259
202067#2101
201974#1986
201886#1781
201788#1752
2016115#1487
201596#1650
2014101#1567
2013112#1468
2012104#1536
2011100#1566
201076#1889
2009107#1540
2008113#1457
2007123#1362
2006109#1432
2005103#1434

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (18802024) · Methodology