Hayes
boy name#162 in 2025Hayes entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #160 in 2024, ranks #162 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#162
rank today
#160
peak (2024)
2,240
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #700 |
| 1890s | #773 |
| 1900s | #751 |
| 1910s | #1002 |
| 1920s | #1141 |
| 1930s | #1242 |
| 1940s | #1276 |
| 1950s | #1573 |
| 1960s | #2074 |
| 1970s | #2134 |
| 1980s | #2830 |
| 1990s | #2145 |
| 2000s | #1404 |
| 2010s | #558 |
| 2020s | #203 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hayes has been most popular in TX, CA, NC.
Living bearers
About 19,500 people named Hayes are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hayes is a kid of about 3 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hayes in 2025?
- Hayes ranks #162 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,240 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hayes most popular?
- Hayes peaked in 2024, reaching #160 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hayes with classmates?
- Hayes will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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