Hayes
Hayes is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hedged enclosure or brushwood area.
Origin and history
Hayes is an English surname turned given name derived from a location word meaning 'hedged enclosure' or 'brushwood'. Historically used in small numbers, it has experienced a significant surge in popularity in the United States in the 2020s. It fits well into the modern trend of surname-names with a tailored, polished sound.
Popularity in the United States
20,925 babies in the United States have been named Hayes since 1880. It ranks #818 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #200.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.6 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
- LA (4.8 %)
- GA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 67 |
| 1890-1900 | 68 |
| 1900-1910 | 124 |
| 1910-1920 | 311 |
| 1920-1930 | 400 |
| 1930-1940 | 298 |
| 1940-1950 | 301 |
| 1950-1960 | 250 |
| 1960-1970 | 167 |
| 1970-1980 | 225 |
| 1980-1990 | 182 |
| 1990-2000 | 405 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,127 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,918 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,082 |
Famous people named Hayes
- Hayes Grier: Internet personality, Influencer
- Hayes Carll: Singer-songwriter, Musician
- Hayes Alan Jenkins: Figure skater, Olympic athlete
Fun facts
- Originally denoted someone who lived near a hedged enclosure or a piece of land enclosed by brushwood.
- More than half of all U.S. births registered with the male name Hayes since 1880 occurred in the 2020s alone.