Masculine dossier · first seen 1896
Hughes
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1916
Peak births
61
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Hughes
How many people are named Hughes?
An estimated 412 living Americans are named Hughes.
How rare is Hughes?
Hughes is very rare among babies today, with 24 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 60.7% from its 1916 peak.
How old is the typical Hughes?
The median age of a living American named Hughes is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 42 years old.
Is Hughes still popular?
Yes — Hughes is currently rising in popularity, with 24 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.9× higher than the previous decade.
1896Peak 19162025
Peak year
1916
Decline from peak
60.7%
2025
24
All-time
919