Hayes
Peaked at #160 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Hayes has been recorded 4% of the time for girls and 96% of the time for boys.
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Hayes — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1949
in 2020
Current rank
#2533
in 2024
Years tracked
27
1993–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1993, Hayes reached its peak popularity for girls in 2020, ranking #1949 nationally with 98 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #5533 (2014) to #2533 (2024) — a 54% improvement.
As of 2024, Hayes ranks #2533 nationally for girls, with 70 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,533 | 70 |
| 2023 | #2,318 | 79 |
| 2022 | #2,179 | 87 |
| 2021 | #2,218 | 84 |
| 2020 | #1,949 | 98 |
| 2019 | #2,545 | 69 |
| 2018 | #2,488 | 71 |
| 2017 | #2,614 | 67 |
Hayes — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#160
in 2024
Current rank
#160
in 2024
Years tracked
141
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Hayes reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #160 nationally with 2,249 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #546 (2014) to #160 (2024) — a 71% improvement.
As of 2024, Hayes ranks #160 nationally for boys, with 2,249 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #160 | 2,249 |
| 2023 | #209 | 1,753 |
| 2022 | #212 | 1,774 |
| 2021 | #230 | 1,605 |
| 2020 | #245 | 1,449 |
| 2019 | #296 | 1,165 |
| 2018 | #343 | 973 |
| 2017 | #408 | 766 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Hayes most popular?
Hayes was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #160 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Hayes becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Hayes?
At least 19,546 babies have been recorded with the name Hayes in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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