26,519births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1965Peak · France
#1599France 2025
Hugues is a boy name family recorded 26,519 times in 4 countries since 1900. It ranks highest today in France (#1599 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in France in 1965, at 100.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Hugues
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugues | French | 25,855 | 🇫🇷 France | #1599 | 1965 | ▼ 16 % |
| Hugues | French | 520 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 1983 | – |
| Hugues | French | 134 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1997 | – |
| Hugues | French | 10 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1985 | – |
Questions about Hugues
How popular is the name Hugues?
In 2025 it ranked #1599 in France. Official registers record 26,519 births across 4 countries.
When was Hugues most popular?
It peaked in France in 1965, at 100.9 births per 100,000.
Is Hugues a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hugues is a boy name.