Declining since 2019, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Hyatt since 1920
Babies named Hyatt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hyatt's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 23 |
| 1990s | 16 | 42 |
| 2000s | 13 | 111 |
| 2010s | 0 | 155 |
| 2020s | 15 | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Hyatt is a rare English given name, originating as a surname meaning 'high gate'. It first appeared as a given name in 1920 and has maintained low usage. In 2025, it ranked 6,143 with a 1 in 122,005 chance of being chosen. Its peak year was 2020, though it has been falling in popularity since 2019. Hyatt is almost exclusively used for boys. Its modern sound and surname style make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something uncommon.
Hyatt is an English surname that likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a high gate or a tall hedge (from Old English 'heah' meaning 'high' and 'geat' meaning 'gate'). It has been used as a given name occasionally since the 19th century, though it remains rare.
Sibling names for Hyatt
Names that share Hyatt's style, for a brother or sister.
