Hay
Gender-neutral name · Scottish
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #9,600 in 2011
0 babies were named Hay in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2011–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryHay first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #9,600.
About the name Hay
Hay is a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-hay”. US birth records list Hay for boys only in 2011, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #9,600 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2011, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
More Scottish names
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Paisley · from Paisley, Scotland
- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Archer · bowman
Questions about the name Hay
What is the origin of the name Hay?
Hay has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Andrew.
Is Hay a boy or girl name?
Both. Hay is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Hay?
Hay is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2011. It peaked at #9,600 in 2011.