Hayes
Meaninghedged enclosure · English
- US rank
- #162
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #160 in 2024
2,240 babies were named Hayes in the US in 2025. It has climbed 83 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hayes you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 763 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hayes, 2,240 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hayes would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHayes has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Hayess, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #160.
- Then vs nowHayes is 33× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 25,510 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 763.
- TrendHayes has climbed 83 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #162. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedHayes is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #30, followed by Wyoming (#39) and Nebraska (#43). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Hayes means “hedged enclosure”.
About the name Hayes
Hayes is a boy name of English origin meaning “hedged enclosure”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-yes”. US birth records list Hayes for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 142 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #160 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #162, with 2,240 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.4 | 693,069 girls |
| 2000s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 2010s | 21 | 48,757 girls |
| 2020s | 52 | 19,237 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 62 | 16,255 boys |
| 1890s | 59 | 17,030 boys |
| 1900s | 90 | 11,104 boys |
| 1910s | 49 | 20,362 boys |
| 1920s | 36 | 27,541 boys |
| 1930s | 28 | 35,423 boys |
| 1940s | 21 | 48,473 boys |
| 1950s | 13 | 79,808 boys |
| 1960s | 8.6 | 116,550 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 73,584 boys |
| 1980s | 9.9 | 101,317 boys |
| 1990s | 21 | 47,778 boys |
| 2000s | 56 | 17,787 boys |
| 2010s | 318 | 3,144 boys |
| 2020s | 1,070 | 934 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Hayes
What does the name Hayes mean?
Hayes means “hedged enclosure” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hayes?
Hayes has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hayes a boy or girl name?
Hayes is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Hayes?
Hayes ranked #162 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,240 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#160).