Hyman
Anglicisation of Hyam, from Hebrew חַיִּים (ḥayím, “life”).
Every Hyman since 1880 — 5,858 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
Hyman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,031 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 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
- Hyman Minsky Economist · 1919–1996
- Hyman G. Rickover Military personnel · 1900–1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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 Minsky (economist), Hyman G. Rickover (military personnel).