Hy Name Popularity and Statistics
Hy is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Hy?
Hy is spelled H-Y. The name has 2 letters.
Hy Popularity in 2024
Rank#12,349
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 2,795 places to #12,349 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2020.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Hy Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1914 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2005 | Boys | 6 | #10,151 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 1997 | Boys | 6 | #8,110 |
| 1970 | Boys | 5 | #4,724 |
| 1959 | Boys | 5 | #3,988 |
| 1955 | Boys | 8 | #2,964 |
| 1921 | Boys | 6 | #3,869 |
| 1917 | Boys | 7 | #3,217 |
| 1916 | Boys | 7 | #3,177 |
| 1915 | Boys | 11 | #2,310 |
| 1914 | Boys | 9 | #2,271 |
When Was Hy Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1915 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #2,310
1914 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #2,271
1955 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #2,964
2020 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,554
Where Hy Ranked Highest in 2007
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,565 | 5 |