boy name
Hayes
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#162 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Hayes in the US, 1880–2025
Hayes first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2024, when 2,255 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,240.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hayes popular?
Near its peak Hayes is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 11,082 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,918 | |
| 2000s | 1,127 | |
| 1990s | 405 | |
| 1980s | 182 | |
| 1970s | 225 | |
| 1960s | 167 | |
| 1950s | 250 | |
| 1940s | 301 | |
| 1930s | 298 | |
| 1920s | 400 | |
| 1910s | 311 | |
| 1900s | 124 | |
| 1890s | 68 | |
| 1880s | 67 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hayes a boy or a girl name?
Hayes is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Hayes a popular name right now?
Hayes is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Hayes?
In 2025, Hayes ranked #162 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hayes most popular?
Hayes was most popular in 2024, when about 2,255 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.