Hayes
Hayes is a boys' name of English origin meaning “hedged area; enclosure of bushes.” It ranked #162 in the United States in 2025. An English topographic surname from hæs (brushwood) or gehæg (enclosure).
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how do you pronounce Hayes?
HAYZ
where does the name Hayes come from?
Two separate origins converge on this surname-turned-given-name: an English place name from words for brushwood and enclosure, and, unrelated, an Irish surname meaning descendant of Aodh.
Associated with President Rutherford B. Hayes, it has a clean, one-syllable surname feel popular in contemporary naming.
how popular is this name?
Hayes has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 51 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 95. It peaked at #160 in 2024, and ranked #162 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #162 |
| 2024 | #160 |
| 2023 | #209 |
| 2022 | #212 |
| 2021 | #229 |
| 2020 | #245 |
| 2019 | #296 |
| 2018 | #343 |
| 2017 | #408 |
| 2016 | #432 |
| 2010 | #936 |
| 1910 | #928 |
| 1900 | #649 |
| 1880 | #682 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Hayes fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Hayes?
- Rutherford B. Hayes (U.S. president)
- Hayes Grier (internet personality)
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quick answers about Hayes
What does the name Hayes mean?
Hayes means “hedged area; enclosure of bushes”.
What is the origin of the name Hayes?
Hayes comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Hayes?
Hayes ranked #162 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2024, at #160, and it has spent 51 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Hayes a boy or girl name?
Hayes is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Hayes?
Hayes is pronounced HAYZ, with 1 syllable.
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