Total births
117
Boys' name · since 1914
Hy
Hy has 117 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1915 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12459
- among boys today
- 117
- born since 1914
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Hy is the #12459 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 117 recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Hy recorded 117 times among boys since 1914, holding rank #12459 nationally today, ahead of 13% of boys, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2024.
- #12459 among boys today
- 117 born since 1914
- 1910s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hy is currently the #12459 boys' name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 117 born since 1914, peaking in the 1910s.
- #12459
- among boys today
- 117
- born since 1914
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Hy vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12459
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
1910s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Hy was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
11 babies were named Hy in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
How Hy compares
117 28th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hy's all-time total is 68% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hy | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 117 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 11 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hy's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1915
Current rank
#12,459
Active since
1914
Hy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2024
- Peak year (1915)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Hy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Hy's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Hy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
34 births
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
23 births
- 2010s
2010s
18 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 34 births (29% of all-time use).
Hy by state
Where Hy concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 12 | 10.3% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 4.3% |
New York share of Hy's total US births 10.3%
Even split
12 of 117 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hy? ▼
117 babies have been named Hy since 1914. It currently ranks #12459 among boys. The peak year was 1915 with 11 births.
When was Hy most popular? ▼
Hy was most popular in the 1910s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Hy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hy are New York (12 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Hy been used? ▼
Records for Hy go back to 1914, giving 111 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Hy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hyman, Hyrum, Hyatt, Hykeem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hy's data
- Hy's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (34 total births) through the 2020s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Hys (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hy
Nearby Names Like Hy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hy
Hyman Boy
5,858 births
Hyrum Boy
#2676 3,406 births
Hyatt Boy
#10019 412 births
Hykeem Boy
#7960 324 births
Hyde Boy
#7099 314 births
Compare Hy side by side: Hy vs Hyman Hy vs Hyrum Hy vs Hyatt
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hy
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hy: #12459 Boys' Name - 117 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hy. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hy draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.