Hyman: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Hyman

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1916

379 babies

All-time total

5,858

#1,616 all-time among boys

First recorded

1880

in Social Security records

Hyman popularity over time

5,858 babies have been named Hyman since 1880, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	19	2	–	#751
1890s	106	11	+458%	#442
1900s	357	36	+237%	#245
1910s	2,778	278	+678%	#214
1920s	1,671	167	-40%	#365
1930s	331	33	-80%	#699
1940s	188	19	-43%	#1,343
1950s	212	21	+13%	#1,228
1960s	100	10	-53%	#2,071
1970s	59	6	-41%	#3,381
1980s	19	2	-68%	#4,695
1990s	6	1	-68%	#7,515
2000s	5	1	-17%	#11,223
2010s	7	1	+40%	#10,031
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–

The story of Hyman

Hyman is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1880, 5,858 American babies have been named Hyman. Its peak came in 1916, when 379 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hyman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Hyman?

The median living Hyman is about 71 years old; half are between 60 and 79. An estimated 500 people named Hyman are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Hyman year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
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2016	–	–
2015	–	–
2014	7	#10,031
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2002	–	–
2001	5	#11,223
2000	–	–
1995	–	–
1990	6	#7,515
1985	5	#6,950
1980	–	–
1975	8	#4,092
1970	9	#3,381
1965	11	#2,535
1960	16	#2,071
1955	25	#1,556
1950	24	#1,515
1945	14	#1,889
1940	18	#1,657
1935	22	#1,466
1930	53	#922
1925	131	#536
1920	269	#365
1915	378	#247
1910	60	#320
1905	34	#356
1900	22	#498
1895	12	#625
1890	6	#941
1885	–	–
1880	6	#869

Famous people named Hyman

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Hyman G. Rickover US Navy admiral 1900–1986 · Contemporary
2 Hyman Minsky American economist 1919–1996 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Hyman, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Hyman?

The median living Hyman is about 71 years old. Half of all living Hymans are between 60 and 79 years old.

How many people named Hyman are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Hyman are alive in the United States, based on 5,858 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Hyman mean?

Anglicisation of Hyam, from Hebrew חַיִּים (ḥayím, “life”).

How popular is the name Hyman in 2025?

Hyman did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Hyman?

5,858 babies have been named Hyman in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Hyman most popular?

Hyman peaked in 1916, when 379 newborns received the name.

Is Hyman a boy or girl name?

Hyman is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Hyman rising or falling?

Hyman is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Hyman?

Well-known people named Hyman include Hyman G. Rickover (military personnel), Hyman Minsky (economist).

Names like Hyman

Names that sound and feel close to Hyman: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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