Hyrum

Hyrum is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 49 boys in the United States.

Hyrum at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Hyrum

Hyrum belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Hyrum first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #664 in 1883, and in 2024 49 babies received the name — 3,373 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hyrum in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#664 in 1883
Peak year
2007
Babies named Hyrum in 2024
49
Total since 1880
3,373

Hyrum in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#2501 in 2000
Babies named Hyrum in 2019
3
Total since 1996
19

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hyrum mean?

The meaning of Hyrum is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Hyrum a boy or girl name?

Hyrum is a boy name. In 2024, 49 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hyrum?

Hyrum comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Hyrum?

Hyrum first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #664 in 1883, and 49 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].