Hugh
Peaked at #69 nationally in 1887, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Hugh has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Hugh — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2060
in 1911
Last ranked
#11268
in 1985
Years tracked
37
1911–1985
Trend
Falling
Hugh was already at its most popular for girls in 1911 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #2060), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Hugh hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1985, when it stood at #11268.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | #11,268 | 5 |
| 1968 | #4,901 | 9 |
| 1959 | #6,615 | 5 |
| 1958 | #6,449 | 5 |
| 1953 | #6,015 | 5 |
| 1950 | #5,607 | 5 |
| 1944 | #3,227 | 9 |
| 1942 | #4,318 | 6 |
Hugh — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#69
in 1887
Current rank
#763
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Hugh reached its peak popularity for boys in 1887, ranking #69 nationally with 250 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #865 (2014) to #763 (2024) — a 12% improvement.
As of 2024, Hugh ranks #763 nationally for boys, with 332 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #763 | 332 |
| 2023 | #784 | 323 |
| 2022 | #804 | 312 |
| 2021 | #741 | 343 |
| 2020 | #748 | 324 |
| 2019 | #799 | 287 |
| 2018 | #805 | 281 |
| 2017 | #838 | 264 |
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 Hugh most popular?
Hugh was most popular in 1887, when it ranked #69 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Hugh becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Hugh?
At least 83,820 babies have been recorded with the name Hugh in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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