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Hughes
OriginEnglish, Scottish, Irish surname
Meaning"mind, intellect; son of Aodh"
US Rank#4309
2025 SSA
About Hughes
Part of the next generation of preppy H-beginning surnames. Once Harrison, Hudson, and Holden are no longer fresh, expect to hear more little boys being called Hughes, Hutch, and Henderson on the playground.
Pronounced HYOOZ.
As of October 2026, Hughes ranked #4309 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #794 in 1916.
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 | #4,921 | 19 | 11 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,349 | 24 | 13.7 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,932 | 20 | 11.6 |
| 2025 | #4,309 | 24 | 14.1 |
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