Hyde
Meaninghide of land · Old English
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,586 in 2017
15 babies were named Hyde in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,163 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2004–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hyde you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hyde, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hyde would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHyde first shows up in US birth records in 2004, 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 2017, when it reached #3,586.
- New on the sceneHyde wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2004.
- TrendHyde has slipped 1,163 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Old English, Hyde means “hide of land”.
About the name Hyde
Hyde is a boy name of English origin meaning “hide of land”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-yde”. US birth records list Hyde for boys from 2004 to 2025, in 22 of those 22 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #3,586 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.1 | 242,915 boys |
| 2010s | 8.1 | 123,762 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 91,743 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 Hyde
What does the name Hyde mean?
Hyde means “hide of land” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Hyde?
Hyde has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hyde a boy or girl name?
Hyde is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hyde?
Hyde ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#3,586).