Boy · #3,776 in 2026

Hjalmer

Name: Popularity of the name Hjalmer in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hjalmer, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,776

Peak Rank

#2,091 (1917)

Total Babies

202

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1884

First Year

1932

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#2091

Peak Rank

202

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hjalmer

Hjalmer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1884, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 14 Hjalmers were born — ranking #2,091 that year. As of 2026, Hjalmer ranks #3,776 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 202 Hjalmers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Hjalmer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hjalmer is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jollier
Joller
Jowler
Jeweler
Jammer
Jailer
Jailor
Gillmore
Gmr
Gilmer
Gilmar
Palmer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hjalmer

What does the name Hjalmer mean?

Hjalmer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hjalmer in 2026?

In 2026, Hjalmer ranks #3,776 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hjalmer most popular?

Hjalmer reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,091 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hjalmer most popular?

Hjalmer has historically been most popular in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hjalmer.

Is Hjalmer a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hjalmer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hjalmer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hjalmer include Miner, Armour, Irvan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hjalmer

Hjalmer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 202 births in the dataset. Hjalmer's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,091. Use the chart and map above to compare Hjalmer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.