Hugh is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #854 in 1999 with 178 recorded births. This places Hugh in the top 7% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 360 births ranking #732. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 10,787 boys born was named Hugh. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.