Namesake.

Hughes

Boy #6037 in 2023

Hughes is a boy name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

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Popularity of Hughes

Popularity, 1896–2023
15 births in 2023
1896 2023

874 U.S. births recorded from 1896–2023.

Peak year
1916
61 babies
First recorded
1896
127 years of history
Recent trend
Rising
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.