Hyrum
Meaning
variant of Hiram, "exalted brother" (Phoenician); borne by Hyrum Smith, an early Mormon leader
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Hyrum peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
64 people · the #56,233 first name in Brazil · median age 10
Among people named Hyrum living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 2010s than in any other decade.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Hyrum
Most people given the name Hyrum in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Hyrum deep dive
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