Hiram
Hiram is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exalted brother or high-born.
Origin and history
Hiram is a masculine name of Biblical Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning 'exalted brother' or 'brother of the exalted'. It has a long history of use in the United States, stemming from early American Puritan naming traditions. Though less common today, it remains a recognized classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
14,456 babies in the United States have been named Hiram since 1880. It ranks #989 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1337.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.7 %)
- NY (12 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- GA (9 %)
- KY (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 825 |
| 1890-1900 | 544 |
| 1900-1910 | 433 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,410 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,830 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,120 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,043 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,201 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,106 |
| 1970-1980 | 989 |
| 1980-1990 | 765 |
| 1990-2000 | 712 |
| 2000-2010 | 890 |
| 2010-2019 | 974 |
| 2020-2029 | 614 |
Famous people named Hiram
- Hiram Bingham III: Explorer, Academic
- Hiram Maxim: Inventor, Engineer
- Hiram Fong: Politician, Senator
Nicknames
Hi
Fun facts
- King Hiram of Tyre played a crucial role in biblical history by supplying cedar wood and artisans for Solomon's Temple.
- In Freemasonry, Hiram Abiff is a central figure during the third-degree ritual.
- Ulysses S. Grant was born Hiram Ulysses Grant before a clerical error changed his name upon entering West Point.