Hughes is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4349 in 2022 with 24 recorded births. This places Hughes in the top 30% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 24 births ranking #4349. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 380.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 72,682 boys born was named Hughes. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.