Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hayes.
National Rank (2025)
#162
All-Time Peak Rank
#160 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
20,925
Unisex Distribution95.6% Boy / 4.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Hayes Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Hayes
According to SSA data, Hayes achieved its highest historical rank of #160 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 2,255 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 321.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 126 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Hayes scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+321.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,255Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
126Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:67
1890s:68
1900s:124
1910s:311
1920s:400
1930s:298
1940s:301
1950s:250
1960s:167
1970s:225
1980s:182
1990s:405
2000s:1,127
2010s:5,918
2020s:11,082
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHayes
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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