Find out how popular the first name Hymie has been for the last 1 years (from 2017 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hymie by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Hymie is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hymie.

The history of the first name Hymie

The given name Hymie originated from the Hebrew name Chaim, which means "life" or "alive." It was a common name among Ashkenazi Jews from the Middle Ages onwards. The name's roots can be traced back to biblical times, as it's derived from the Hebrew word "chai," which means "living."

Hymie is an Anglicized version of the Yiddish name Chaim, which was widely used in Eastern European Jewish communities. As Jews migrated to various parts of the world, the name underwent slight modifications to adapt to different languages and cultures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hymie can be found in historical records from the 16th century. During this period, the name was commonly used among Jewish communities in Poland, Lithuania, and other parts of Eastern Europe.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hymie. One of the earliest examples is Hymie Jacobson (1904-1986), an American boxer and actor who appeared in numerous films during the 1930s and 1940s. Another notable figure was Hymie Weiss (1898-1926), a notorious American gangster and bootlegger during the Prohibition era in Chicago.

In the world of sports, Hymie Silverman (1908-1972) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1930s. Hymie Caplin (1918-1988) was a Canadian politician who served as a member of parliament and a cabinet minister in the 1960s and 1970s.

One of the most famous individuals with the name Hymie was Hymie Weitzman (1912-1996), a Canadian businessman and philanthropist who founded the popular shoe company "Foot Locker" in the 1940s.

While the name Hymie was more prevalent in the past, particularly among Jewish communities, it has become less common in modern times. However, it remains a part of cultural and historical significance, reflecting the rich diversity of names and their origins.

Data source

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