Hayes
3 countries#162 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hayes was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
21,886 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #162 · peaked in 2025 with 2,327 births
Most common in: Texas, California, North Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
56 births recorded 2010–2025 · currently #726 · peaked in 2020 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
49 births recorded 2010–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2020 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7 births recorded 2024–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 2025 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hayes’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1249 | — |
| 2007 | #1206 | ↑43 |
| 2008 | #1223 | ↓17 |
| 2009 | #953 | ↑270 |
| 2010 | #936 | ↑17 |
| 2011 | #777 | ↑159 |
| 2012 | #695 | ↑82 |
| 2013 | #605 | ↑90 |
| 2014 | #546 | ↑59 |
| 2015 | #539 | ↑7 |
| 2016 | #432 | ↑107 |
| 2017 | #408 | ↑24 |
| 2018 | #343 | ↑65 |
| 2019 | #296 | ↑47 |
| 2020 | #245 | ↑51 |
| 2021 | #229 | ↑16 |
| 2022 | #212 | ↑17 |
| 2023 | #209 | ↑3 |
| 2024 | #160 | ↑49 |
| 2025 | #162 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Hayes
Is Hayes a popular name?
Yes — Hayes currently ranks #162 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hayes more common for boys or girls?
Hayes is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hayes most popular?
Hayes peaked in 2025 in United States, with 2,327 recorded births that year.
Is Hayes rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hayes’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #682 in 1880 to #162 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hayes?
At least 21,942 babies have been recorded with the name Hayes across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Hayes popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hayes appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Hayes?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hayes include Elliott, Hayden, Ivan, Ace.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Hayes in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.