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Hughes

Hughes is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Hughes?

Recorded births named Hughes by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	919 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Hughes's popularity over time

Babies named Hughes per year — United States (1896–2025). United States peaked in 1916 (61/yr).

When was Hughes popular?

Hughes reached its peak in 1916, when it was the #1641 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1910s name.

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