Hugh
5 countries#732 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hugh was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
84,179 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #732 · peaked in 1916 with 1,626 births
Most common in: New York, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,661 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #223 · peaked in 1997 with 190 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,946 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #431 · peaked in 1997 with 165 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,386 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #278 · peaked in 1974 with 86 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
329 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #159 · peaked in 2015 with 19 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
31 births recorded 1951–2014 · peaked in 1965 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hugh’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1000 | — |
| 2007 | #981 | ↑19 |
| 2008 | #1002 | ↓21 |
| 2009 | #991 | ↑11 |
| 2010 | #961 | ↑30 |
| 2011 | #943 | ↑18 |
| 2012 | #930 | ↑13 |
| 2013 | #914 | ↑16 |
| 2014 | #864 | ↑50 |
| 2015 | #847 | ↑17 |
| 2016 | #849 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #837 | ↑12 |
| 2018 | #805 | ↑32 |
| 2019 | #799 | ↑6 |
| 2020 | #748 | ↑51 |
| 2021 | #742 | ↑6 |
| 2022 | #804 | ↓62 |
| 2023 | #782 | ↑22 |
| 2024 | #762 | ↑20 |
| 2025 | #732 | ↑30 |
Frequently asked questions about Hugh
Is Hugh a popular name?
Yes — Hugh currently ranks #732 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hugh more common for boys or girls?
Hugh is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hugh most popular?
Hugh peaked in 1916 in United States, with 1,626 recorded births that year.
Is Hugh rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hugh’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #71 in 1880 to #732 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hugh?
At least 88,871 babies have been recorded with the name Hugh across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Hugh popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hugh appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Hugh?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hugh include Amos, Marcel, Case, Misael.
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