Hugh
girl nameHugh entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1956 in 1911, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#1956
peak (1911)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2799 |
| 1920s | #2539 |
| 1930s | #3147 |
| 1940s | #3739 |
| 1950s | #5831 |
| 1960s | #4779 |
| 1980s | #10677 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Hugh are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Hugh alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hugh in 2025?
- Hugh is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hugh most popular?
- Hugh peaked in 1911, reaching #1956 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hugh with classmates?
- Hugh will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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