Hugh is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #500 in 2024 with 78 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 165 births ranking #198. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 43.9%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 3,561 boys born was named Hugh. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.