How old is someone named Hiram?
The average Hiram is 41 years old.
Half of all living Hirams are between 18 and 62.
When was Hiram popular?
Parents have been choosing Hiram less often since its peak in 1920; 103 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 433 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,410 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,830 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,120 | 130 |
| 1940s | 1,043 | 440 |
| 1950s | 1,201 | 790 |
| 1960s | 1,106 | 890 |
| 1970s | 989 | 890 |
| 1980s | 765 | 720 |
| 1990s | 712 | 690 |
| 2000s | 890 | 880 |
| 2010s | 974 | 960 |
| 2020s | 614 | 610 |
How many Hirams are still alive?
About 7,000 Hirams are alive in the US today. That's 48% of the roughly 14,000 babies named Hiram since 1880.
Roughly half of all Hirams ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Hiram?
About one in five living Hirams are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Hiram an old name?
Somewhat. Hiram is older than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Hiram will be 39 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Hiram a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Hirams are men.
Names the same age as Hiram
NAME TWIN
Hiram's name twin is Lemuel. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lemuel's age curve is the closest match to Hiram's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Hiram
How old is the average Hiram?
The average Hiram in the US is 41 years old. The median is 42, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Hiram?
About 7,000 Hirams are alive in the US today, out of roughly 14,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Hiram most popular?
In 1920, when about 220 baby boys were named Hiram.
Is Hiram a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 21% of living Hirams, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this