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    The first name Hiram

    A boy’s name from Hebrew meaning “high-born”, “brother of the exalted”.

    Pronounced /ˈhaɪɹəm/ 2 syllables Male

    Meaning and origin

    Hebrew origin

    Hiram means “high-born”, “brother of the exalted” in Hebrew.

    From Biblical Hebrew חִירָם (Ḥirám, “high-born”), possibly from Phoenician, or a shortened form of אֲחִירָם ('aḥirám, “brother of the exalted”).

    From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Popularity

    Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

    Hiram last appeared in the official list in 2024, given to 3 boys. It peaked in 1996, with 4 births (#2,357).

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    14
    babies named Hiram, 1996–2025
    #5,119
    rank in 2024
    1996
    peak year

    Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Hiram with other names.

    Popularity in the United States

    Babies named Hiram at birth, 1880–2025

    In 2025, 103 boys born in the United States were named Hiram, the 1,639th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1920, when 221 were.

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    14,456
    babies named Hiram since 1880
    #1,639
    rank in 2025
    1920
    peak year

    US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

    Hiram in other languages

    Equivalent forms of the name, from Wiktionary

    Spelled Hiram in Polish too.

    Nicknames and spellings

    Nicknames for Hiram

    • Hi

    Famous people named Hiram

    16 on Wikidata, most written-about first

    • Hiram Bingham III
      American academic, explorer, treasure hunter and politician (1875–1956)
    • Hiram Stevens Maxim
      American-born inventor (1840-1916)
    • Hiram Johnson
      California governor (1911-17) and senator (1917-45)
    • Hiram Rhodes Revels
      American politician (1827-1901)
    • Hiram Fong
      American politician (1906–2004)
    • Hiram Tuttle
      American equestrian (1882–1956)
    • Hiram Keller
      American actor (1944-1997)
    • Hiram Percy Maxim
      American automotive pioneer (1869–1936)
    • Hiram Bullock
      American jazz guitarist (1955–2008)
    • Hiram Sherman
      American actor (1908–1989)
    • Hiram Bingham I
      American missionary to the Kingdom of Hawai'i, 1789–1869
    • Hiram Boateng
      English footballer (born 1996)

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    Questions

    What does the name Hiram mean?
    Hiram means “high-born”, “brother of the exalted” in Hebrew.
    What is the origin of the name Hiram?
    From Biblical Hebrew חִירָם (Ḥirám, “high-born”), possibly from Phoenician, or a shortened form of אֲחִירָם ('aḥirám, “brother of the exalted”).
    How popular is the name Hiram?
    In 2024, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Hiram, ranking 5,119th. Its peak was 1996, with 4 births.
    What are nicknames for Hiram?
    Common nicknames for Hiram include Hi.
    Is Hiram a boy's or a girl's name?
    Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 14,456 US babies named Hiram since 1880 were boys.
    When was Hiram most popular?
    1920 in the United States, when 221 babies were named Hiram, its highest rank at 397th.
    How do you pronounce Hiram?
    Hiram is /ˈhaɪɹəm/, 2 syllables.