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Hades
OriginGreek mythological name
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
Below 5 births
Boys#2901
2025 SSA
About Hades
The name of the god of death and the underworld in Greek mythology is definitely a dark and daring choice. The Roman version Pluto is more associated with the used-to-be planet or Mickey Mouse's side-kick dog.
Hades is also given to girls.
Pronounced HAY-deez.
As of October 2026, Hades ranked #2901 for boys in US births in 2025 and #16022 for girls in US births in 2023 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,228 | 35 | 20.3 |
| 2021 | #4,414 | 23 | 13.1 |
| 2022 | #3,920 | 28 | 16 |
| 2023 | #3,822 | 29 | 17 |
| 2024 | #3,715 | 30 | 17.4 |
| 2025 | #2,901 | 43 | 25.2 |
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