Hughes Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English and French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Hughes means 'heart, mind, spirit' and symbolizes strength and leadership.
Meaning of the Name Hughes
Hughes is a variant of the name Hugh, which means 'heart, mind, spirit' in Old French and Germanic languages. It originated as a surname, possibly derived from the Germanic name Hugihelm. The name symbolizes strength, bravery, and leadership. Hughes is commonly found in English and French-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Hughes
The popularity for the name Hughes peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 61 births, which ranked number 1,661 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Hughes had the most male births in 1916 with 61, which ranked number 790 out of 4,535 male names. The number of births for the name Hughes has increased sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 23 births, an increase of 109.09%. Among males, Hughes has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 23 births, an increase of 109.09%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hughes
- 20 Year Trend of Hughes: 283.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Hughes: 109.09%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hughes: 109.09%
Popularity of Hughes by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Hughes. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Hughes in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Hughes is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Hughes
- Total Births of Hughes: 25 (7.65%)
- Male Births of Hughes: 25 (7.65%)
Given the upward trend of Hughes over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.65% increase in total births, for a total of 25 births in 2024. Male births for Hughes have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 25 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.65%.