Hugh is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #529 in 2025 with 73 recorded births. This places Hugh in the top 9% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 165 births ranking #198. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 47.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 3,725 boys born was named Hugh. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.