gender neutral
Hayes
hedged area, enclosed place
About Hayes
This distinctive name carries an understated sophistication that feels both classic and contemporary. Hayes has surged in popularity among parents seeking something familiar yet uncommon, offering a perfect balance between traditional sensibility and modern appeal. The single-syllable structure provides a clean, crisp sound that pairs beautifully with longer middle or surnames. It evokes images of open meadows and natural landscapes, lending an earthy, grounded quality. Parents appreciate its literary connections and the way it stands strong on its own while remaining versatile enough for various nickname possibilities. Hayes has that rare quality of sounding mature enough for a boardroom yet playful enough for a playground, making it a name that truly grows with a child.
Popularity of the Name Hayes
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #708 | ||
| 1881 | #933 | ||
| 1882 | #793 | ||
| 1883 | #572 | ||
| 1885 | #530 | ||
| 1886 | #721 | ||
| 1887 | #865 | ||
| 1888 | #717 | ||
| 1891 | #801 | ||
| 1892 | #898 | ||
| 1893 | #791 | ||
| 1895 | #825 | ||
| 1896 | #566 | ||
| 1897 | #819 | ||
| 1898 | #715 | ||
| 1900 | #657 | ||
| 1901 | #750 | ||
| 1902 | #665 | ||
| 1905 | #513 | ||
| 1906 | #728 | ||
| 1907 | #839 | ||
| 1908 | #798 | ||
| 1909 | #582 | ||
| 1910 | #951 | ||
| 1911 | #875 | ||
| 1914 | #904 | ||
| 1915 | #987 | ||
| 1917 | #970 | ||
| 1919 | #965 | ||
| 1925 | #949 | ||
| 1931 | #987 | ||
| 2009 | #954 | ||
| 2010 | #937 | ||
| 2011 | #778 | ||
| 2012 | #697 | ||
| 2013 | #605 | ||
| 2014 | #546 | ||
| 2015 | #539 | ||
| 2016 | #432 | ||
| 2017 | #408 | #792 | |
| 2018 | #343 | #493 | |
| 2019 | #296 | #354 | |
| 2020 | #245 | #373 | #283 |
| 2021 | #229 | #230 | |
| 2022 | #212 | #245 | |
| 2023 | #209 | #242 | |
| 2024 | #160 | #345 | #190 |
| 2025 | #162 | #180 | #181 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Hayes
- Hay
- Hays
- Hayse
Names Similar to Hayes
Nicknames for Hayes
- Hay
- Haze
- H
- Hayesie
Famous People Named Hayes
| Hayes MacArthur | American actor |
| Hayes Grier | American internet personality and actor |