Hiawatha

Unisex

Hiawatha has been given to 1,228 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It peaked in 1934.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,228

Peak year

1934 (31 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1911

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

25% girls / 75% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Hiawatha.

1,234 babies since 1910

1,237 babies since 1914

1,238 babies since 1905

1,244 babies since 1892

1,208 babies since 1897

1,200 babies since 1893

1,195 babies since 1921

1,263 babies since 1912

How popular is the name Hiawatha?

Hiawatha has been given to 1,228 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Hiawatha peak?

Hiawatha peaked in 1934, when 31 babies were given the name.

Is Hiawatha a girl or boy name?

Hiawatha is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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