Hays
boy name#5399 in 2025Hays entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #909 in 1880, ranks #5399 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5399
rank today
#909
peak (1880)
17
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #909 |
| 1900s | #1100 |
| 1910s | #2326 |
| 1920s | #2816 |
| 1930s | #3064 |
| 1940s | #3166 |
| 1950s | #3527 |
| 1960s | #4136 |
| 1970s | #4558 |
| 1980s | #6232 |
| 1990s | #8006 |
| 2000s | #7809 |
| 2010s | #6091 |
| 2020s | #4864 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hays has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 500 people named Hays are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hays alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hays in 2025?
- Hays ranks #5399 among US boy names in 2025, with 17 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hays most popular?
- Hays peaked in 1880, reaching #909 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hays with classmates?
- Hays will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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