Holding steady.
Popularity of Hymie since 1912
Babies named Hymie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hymie is a diminutive of Hyman, an Anglicized form of the Yiddish name Khayim, rooted in the Hebrew Chaim meaning 'life'. The name saw its peak in the United States during the 1910s, with the highest number of recorded births in 1917. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, and by the latest year of data (2025), it no longer appears in the top rankings. The trajectory is stable but minimal, with few new births annually. Hymie was most common among Jewish immigrant communities in the early 20th century, reflecting the broader pattern of Yiddish names being Anglicized for use in English-speaking countries.
Hymie is a diminutive of Hyman, itself an Anglicized form of the Yiddish name Khayim (Hebrew Chaim), meaning 'life'. It was commonly used among Jewish families in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a familiar form of the name. Its peak popularity occurred in the 1910s, after which it declined in use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hym
Sibling names for Hymie
Names that share Hymie's style, for a brother or sister.
