How Many People Are Named Hades?

Complete statistics for the name Hades in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Hades
Very Rare
223
Estimated People
1 in 1,479,821
1 in X Americans
2020
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
218 (98%)
♀ Female
5 (2%)
98%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 6

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 14
Texas 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Hades

How Many People Have the Name Hades in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 223 people in the United States currently share the name Hades. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,479,821 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Hades a Common or Rare Name?

Hades is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Hades Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Hades are covered in full on the Hades name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Hades Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Hades in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female. Hades is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Hades Most Popular?

The name Hades reached peak popularity in 2020, with 35 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Hades Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Hades across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hades?

Approximately 223 people in the United States share the name Hades, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Hades a rare name?

Hades is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,479,821 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hades mean?

The meaning and origin of Hades is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Hades more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Hades are male and 2% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Hades most popular?

The name Hades reached its peak in 2020, with 35 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People223
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 1,479,821
GenderMale
Avg Age6
Peak Year2020
Male %98%
Female %2%

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