Hughes
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Surname.
- Origin
- Irish
Hughes Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 894 baby boys have been named Hughes. The name peaked in 1916 with 61 US births that year (rank #794). In 2024, ranked #4932 nationally — 4,138 places below its 1916 peak.
Top States for Hughes
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hughes births are: North Carolina (24), Georgia (10), Kentucky (7).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Hughes
If you like Hughes's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hughes's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Hughes
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Compare Hughes to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hughes against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).