Hugh is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #763 in 2024 with 332 recorded births. This places Hugh in the top 5% 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. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 72.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 5,167 boys born was named Hugh. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.