Baby Name Popularity Profile

Hugo

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hugo.

National Rank (2025)

#378

All-Time Peak Rank

#263 (1881)

Total U.S. Births

37,482

Unisex Distribution 99.9% Boy / 0.1% Girl Balance: Single-Gender Archetype

        💡 The Hugo Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
    

📖 The Story Behind Hugo

According to SSA data, Hugo achieved its highest historical rank of #263 in 1881. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 837 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 18.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Hugo scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Rising

10-Year Decadal Shift Change +18.2% Growth

18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 837 Births in 2025

Years in Top 100

0 yrs

Registry Appearance Streak

146 Years

Historical Volatility Highly Volatile

Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes

1880s: 277

1890s: 311

1900s: 251

1910s: 1,412

1920s: 1,543

1930s: 812

1940s: 529

1950s: 794

1960s: 1,198

1970s: 2,271

1980s: 3,732

1990s: 5,611

2000s: 7,324

2010s: 6,787

2020s: 4,630

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Hu-go

Letter Count 4 Letters

Spelling Complexity Easy

Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State California

Strongest Geographic Region Footprint South

States with Core Active Data 46 States Regions

State Region	2025 Absolute Rank	Total Historical Births	Peak Year	5-Year Velocity
California	#274	10,962	1992	9.9% Decline
Texas	#338	6,696	2006	+19.1% Growth
Nevada	#253	271	2003	Insufficient historical volume
Arizona	#402	741	2002	Insufficient historical volume
Colorado	#297	544	2004	Insufficient historical volume
Illinois	#451	1,984	2002	25.0% Decline
Washington	#197	646	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Oregon	#286	354	2020	Insufficient historical volume
New York	#354	2,555	2023	+13.6% Growth
New Mexico	#391	174	2013	Insufficient historical volume
Florida	#639	1,017	2018	23.5% Decline
New Jersey	#385	762	2024	Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia	Unranked	120	2020	Insufficient historical volume
Utah	#533	220	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota	#348	487	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin	#308	460	1916	Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts	#251	464	2021	Insufficient historical volume
Georgia	#456	478	2004	Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina	#375	466	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Virginia	#444	350	2022	Insufficient historical volume
Maryland	#322	210	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Kansas	#365	125	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Michigan	#355	437	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Indiana	#438	253	2005	Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut	#524	112	2015	Insufficient historical volume
Iowa	Unranked	132	1915	Insufficient historical volume
Idaho	Unranked	39	2019	Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma	#524	129	2008	Insufficient historical volume
Missouri	#914	210	2014	Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee	#533	195	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania	#446	409	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska	#312	56	1915	Insufficient historical volume
Ohio	#584	318	2022	Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina	#423	90	2023	Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota	Unranked	21	1915	Insufficient historical volume
Alabama	Unranked	99	1926	Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas	#511	46	2007	Insufficient historical volume
Delaware	Unranked	6	2006	Insufficient historical volume
Vermont	Unranked	5	2020	Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky	#749	41	2012	Insufficient historical volume
Montana	Unranked	5	1915	Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii	Unranked	5	2013	Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire	#246	5	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana	Unranked	22	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Maine	Unranked	5	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi	Unranked	5	2017	Insufficient historical volume

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