Hades
Meaningthe unseen · Greek
- US rank
- #2,884
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,884 in 2025
43 babies were named Hades in the US in 2025. It has climbed 318 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2006–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hades you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 39,683 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hades, 43 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hades would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHades first shows up in US birth records in 2006, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearHades is at its all-time high right now: #2,884 in 2025.
- New on the sceneHades wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2006.
- TrendHades has climbed 318 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,884. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Hades means “the unseen”.
About the name Hades
Hades is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “the unseen”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-des”. US birth records list Hades for boys from 2006 to 2025, in 14 of those 20 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,884 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,884, with 43 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 boys |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 273,224 boys |
| 2020s | 18 | 55,046 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Hades
What does the name Hades mean?
Hades means “the unseen” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Hades?
Hades has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Hades a boy or girl name?
Hades is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hades?
Hades ranked #2,884 for US boys in 2025, given to 43 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,884).