Hayes
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Hayes since 1880 — 21,886 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hayes
Hayes is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #162 in 2025 with 2,240 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 21,886 American babies have been named Hayes. Its peak came in 2025, when 2,327 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hayes stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hayes year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 | #2,143 | 2,240 | #162 |
| 2024 | 71 | #2,517 | 2,255 | #160 |
| 2023 | 79 | #2,321 | 1,755 | #209 |
| 2022 | 87 | #2,181 | 1,775 | #212 |
| 2021 | 84 | #2,218 | 1,606 | #229 |
| 2020 | 98 | #1,953 | 1,451 | #245 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,545 | 1,165 | #296 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2,489 | 973 | #343 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,615 | 766 | #408 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,352 | 717 | #432 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,191 | 531 | #539 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,533 | 504 | #546 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,567 | 418 | #605 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,773 | 340 | #697 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,561 | 289 | #778 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,041 | 215 | #937 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,960 | 211 | #954 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,271 | 144 | #1,223 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,987 | 146 | #1,210 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,882 | 134 | #1,250 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,181 | 108 | #1,384 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,184 | 79 | #1,637 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,744 | 91 | #1,440 |
| 2002 | — | — | 76 | #1,599 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,152 | 61 | #1,830 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,266 | 77 | #1,557 |
| 1995 | — | — | 49 | #1,790 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,813 |
| 1985 | — | — | 16 | #3,001 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,771 |
| 1975 | — | — | 21 | #2,160 |
| 1970 | — | — | 18 | #2,159 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,120 |
| 1960 | — | — | 29 | #1,501 |
| 1955 | — | — | 19 | #1,813 |
| 1950 | — | — | 32 | #1,276 |
| 1945 | — | — | 35 | #1,110 |
| 1940 | — | — | 29 | #1,261 |
| 1935 | — | — | 26 | #1,338 |
| 1930 | — | — | 30 | #1,315 |
| 1925 | — | — | 51 | #949 |
| 1920 | — | — | 37 | #1,191 |
| 1915 | — | — | 41 | #987 |
| 1910 | — | — | 12 | #953 |
| 1905 | — | — | 20 | #513 |
| 1900 | — | — | 15 | #659 |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #827 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 13 | #530 |
| 1880 | — | — | 8 | #708 |
Famous people named Hayes
- Hayes Alan Jenkins Skater · b. 1933
- Hayes Jones Athlete · b. 1938
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hayes mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Hayes in 2025?
Hayes ranked #162 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,240 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hayes?
21,886 babies have been named Hayes in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hayes most popular?
Hayes peaked in 2025, when 2,327 newborns received the name.
Is Hayes a boy or girl name?
Hayes is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hayes rising or falling?
Hayes is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hayes?
Well-known people named Hayes include Hayes Alan Jenkins (skater), Hayes Jones (athlete).