Hiawatha
Pronunciation: [ h-eye-uhw-AHTH-uh ]
Hiawatha is a boy baby name. Ranked #37,903 in the US, popular nicknames include Hia, Hiy, and Hiaie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Hiawatha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 357 babies have been named Hiawatha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hiawatha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,903 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,903
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Hiawatha is also used as a girl name, ranked #17272.
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About the Name Hiawatha
Hiawatha is a boy name .
Is Hiawatha a boy or girl name? Hiawatha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,903 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,272. Hiawatha is more commonly used as a girl name.
Hiawatha is currently ranked #37,903 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hiawatha include Hia, Hiy, Hiaie, and Hiawie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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