Hugo
boy name#377 in 2025Hugo entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #259 in 1890, ranks #377 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#377
rank today
#259
peak (1890)
837
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #338 |
| 1890s | #333 |
| 1900s | #448 |
| 1910s | #403 |
| 1920s | #492 |
| 1930s | #686 |
| 1940s | #917 |
| 1950s | #820 |
| 1960s | #702 |
| 1970s | #543 |
| 1980s | #451 |
| 1990s | #412 |
| 2000s | #383 |
| 2010s | #435 |
| 2020s | #409 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hugo has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 31,500 people named Hugo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hugo 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 Hugo in 2025?
- Hugo ranks #377 among US boy names in 2025, with 837 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hugo most popular?
- Hugo peaked in 1890, reaching #259 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hugo with classmates?
- Hugo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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