FIRST NAME
Hugh
Hugh is the 507th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 37,159 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 80 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #507 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
149,226
living · #254
2020 CENSUS
37,159
living · #507
BABIES NAMED HUGH BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025360
As a male name, Hugh peaked in 1916, when 1,619 babies were named Hugh (the #96 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #36,471 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
80
living · #36,471
BABIES NAMED HUGH BY BIRTH YEAR · 1911–1985
19855
As a female name, Hugh peaked in 1920, when 18 babies were named Hugh (the #2115 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)