Hayes

Rank 209th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Hayes was 209th most popular baby name for boys and 368th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,857 babies were named Hayes in the United States. The gender distribution for "Hayes" is 95.3% male and 4.7% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,812 babies in the United States were named Hayes. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Hayes is around 7 to 11 years old.

The name "Hayes" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Hayes is .

Hayes Meaning & Origin

Hayes is a traditional English name that means "hedged area," evoking a sense of security, shelter, and groundedness.

The name Hayes is described as imaginative, respected and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Hayes is pronounced hayes in English. The name Hayes has 5 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Hayes

  • The name Hayes was used as a last name before it became popular as a first name.

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Geography

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