Holding steady.
Popularity of Hjalmar since 1889
Babies named Hjalmar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hjalmar's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hjalmar is a distinctly Scandinavian name with ancient Norse origins. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1889, which also marks its peak year for usage. Despite being very rare in the United States, Hjalmar carries the weight of Norse legend, appearing in the Hervarar saga. The name has never broken into mainstream popularity, and its trajectory remains stable with almost no births in recent decades. It is most likely to be encountered among families of Scandinavian heritage.
From Old Norse Hjálmarr, composed of hjalmr (helmet) and herr (army, warrior). The name appears in Norse legend as a heroic figure in the Hervarar saga. Though never widespread in English-speaking countries, it has remained in limited use in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden and Norway.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hjalle
Variants: Hjálmar
Sibling names for Hjalmar
Names that share Hjalmar's style, for a brother or sister.
