Hughes
boy name#4249 in 2025Hughes entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #790 in 1916, ranks #4249 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
#4249
rank today
#790
peak (1916)
24
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #982 |
| 1910s | #1480 |
| 1920s | #2379 |
| 1930s | #2701 |
| 1940s | #2571 |
| 1950s | #3042 |
| 1960s | #4032 |
| 1970s | #4441 |
| 1980s | #6586 |
| 1990s | #7232 |
| 2000s | #9401 |
| 2010s | #6980 |
| 2020s | #4927 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hughes has been most popular in GA.
Living bearers
About 400 people named Hughes are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hughes alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hughes in 2025?
- Hughes ranks #4249 among US boy names in 2025, with 24 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hughes most popular?
- Hughes peaked in 1916, reaching #790 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hughes with classmates?
- Hughes will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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