Hy
Pronunciation: [ h-EYE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 77 babies have been named Hy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hy is past its peak , currently ranked #34,603 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,603
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
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Hebrew origin
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Old Irish iarn origin
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Modern American origin
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#34,753 in US
Greek origin
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Old French origin
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#34,685 in US
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About the Name Hy
Hy is a boy name .
Hy is currently ranked #34,603 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Hy include Hyrum . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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