Hayes: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
From the hedged area, a name with country-club polish and Southern warmth.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #115
- Peak
- #200 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Hayes Means
Hayes is a boy name of English origin. From the hedged area, a name with country-club polish and Southern warmth.
How Popular Hayes Is
Hayes currently ranks #115 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #200 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Hayes
- Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States.
- Hayes has a patrician, old-money sound.
- The name has been climbing steadily since the 2010s.
Names Like Hayes
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Sibling Names for Hayes
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Questions About Hayes
What does Hayes mean?
Hayes is a boy name of English origin. From the hedged area, a name with country-club polish and Southern warmth.
How popular is Hayes?
Hayes currently ranks #115 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #200 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Hayes come from?
Hayes comes from English roots. Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States.
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