Hayes is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #212 in 2022 with 1,774 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 2,249 births ranking #160. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 4,226.8%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 983 boys born was named Hayes. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.