Hugh is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #261 in 1999 with 108 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 165 births ranking #198. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 22.3%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 2,808 boys born was named Hugh. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.