How Many People Are Named Hays?
Complete statistics for the name Hays: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hays is a very rare male name, with only 447 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 738,865 Americans. This name is trending upwards, peaking in popularity in 2024 with 25 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 728 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hays Through the Generations
Hays stands out as a name that's gaining traction among newer generations, despite its current rarity. With an estimated 44% of those named Hays being over 60 years old, it's clear that while the name is rising in popularity, it still retains a strong connection to older generations. The average age of 52 reflects this blend of new and old, with a notable peak in 2024 indicating a surge in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hays's English roots
📄 About the Name Hays
How Many People Have the Name Hays?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 33,013 people in the United States currently share the name Hays. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,040 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Hays a Common or Rare Name?
Hays is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Hays Mean?
Hays means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hays in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Hays Most Popular?
The name Hays reached peak popularity in 2024, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Hays?
Approximately 33,013 people named Hays live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 33,013. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,040 Americans.
Is Hays a rare name?
Hays is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,040 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hays mean?
Hays means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Hays more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Hays are male and 1% are female.
When was Hays most popular?
Hays peaked in 2024 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.