Hayes Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Ireland, Hayes is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname “Ó hAodha,” which means “descendant of Aodh” (Aodh means “fire”).

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A Deep Dive

Hayes Overview

Meaning

Hedged area, enclosure, descendant of Aodh, fire

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word “hæg,” meaning “enclosure” or “hedged area,” and also from the Gaelic word “Aodh,” meaning “fire.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/heɪz/

Popularity

Hayes is gaining popularity in the USA for its sleek, modern feel. In 2023, Hayes ranked #232 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Classic, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Modern, strong, refined
A Deep Dive

Hayes Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Hays, Hayse, Hais, Haise, Haes

Common Nicknames

Hayy, Hase, Hayzie, Hayze, Hayso

Diminutives

Hay, H, Haze, Ace, Haysey

Famous People

  • Rutherford B. Hayes
    (U.S. President)
  • Isaac Hayes
    (American Musician)
  • Helen Hayes
    (American Actress)
  • Elvin Hayes
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Darren Hayes
    (Australian Singer)
  • Hunter Hayes
    (American Country Music Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Hayes Grier
    ("Dancing with the Stars," TV Series)
  • Woody Hayes
    ("When Pride Still Mattered," Biography)
  • Elizabeth Hayes
    ("Downton Abbey," TV Series)
  • "Hayes Carll"
    (Album)
  • "Hayes Valley"
    (Novel)
  • Hayes Morrison
    ("Conviction," TV Series)

Places

  • Hayes Town
    (Middlesex, England)
  • Hayes Valley
    (California, USA)
  • Hayes
    (Francis)
  • Hayes River
    (Manitoba, Canada)
  • Hayes Island
    (Cardiff, Wales)

What Is the Meaning of Hayes?

Hayes means “hedged area” or “enclosed meadow.” People named Hayes are often perceived as being grounded and having a natural connection to the environment.

What Is the Origin of The Name Hayes?

The name Hayes has its origins in Old English, derived from the word “hæg” which means “enclosure” or “hedged area.” Historically, it was used to describe someone who lived near a hedged or fenced area, pointing to its pastoral and agricultural roots.

Hayes Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Hayes in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2292021#2112022#2092023
Top 3 Rankings#2092023#2112022#2292021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Hayes

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023209
(+2 from 2022)
1746
(-28 from 2022)
0.09535
2022211
(+18 from 2021)
1774
(+169 from 2021)
0.09472
2021229
(+16 from 2020)
1605
(+156 from 2020)
0.08566
2020245
(+51 from 2019)
1449
(+284 from 2019)
0.07834
2019296
(+47 from 2018)
1165
(+192 from 2018)
0.06062
2018343
(+65 from 2017)
973
(+208 from 2017)
0.05006
2017408
(+24 from 2016)
765
(+48 from 2016)
0.03865
2016432
(+106 from 2015)
717
(+186 from 2015)
0.03540
2015538
(+8 from 2014)
531
(+27 from 2014)
0.02597
2014546
(+59 from 2013)
504
(+86 from 2013)
0.02459
2013605
(+90 from 2012)
418
(+78 from 2012)
0.02069
2012695
(+82 from 2011)
340
(+51 from 2011)
0.01676
2011777
(+159 from 2010)
289
(+74 from 2010)
0.01423
2010936
(+17 from 2009)
215
(+4 from 2009)
0.01047
2009953
(+269 from 2008)
211
(+67 from 2008)
0.00995
20081222
(-17 from 2007)
144
(-2 from 2007)
0.00660
20071205
(+44 from 2006)
146
(+12 from 2006)
0.00659
20061249
(+131 from 2005)
134
(+26 from 2005)
0.00611
20051380
(+249 from 2004)
108
(+29 from 2004)
0.00508
20041629
(-191 from 2003)
79
(-12 from 2003)
0.00374
20031438
(+158 from 2002)
91
(+15 from 2002)
0.00433
20021596
(+220 from 2001)
76
(+15 from 2001)
0.00368
20011816
(-264 from 2000)
61
(-16 from 2000)
0.00295
20001552
(+249 from 1999)
77
(+22 from 1999)
0.00369
19991801
(-121 from 1998)
55
(-6 from 1998)
0.00270
19981680
(+157 from 1997)
61
(+10 from 1997)
0.00301
19971837
(+236 from 1996)
51
(+10 from 1996)
0.00255
19962073
(-291 from 1995)
41
(-8 from 1995)
0.00205
19951782
(+525 from 1994)
49
(+15 from 1994)
0.00244
19942307
(+334 from 1993)
34
(+7 from 1993)
0.00167
19932641
(-388 from 1992)
27
(-6 from 1992)
0.00131
19922253
(+42 from 1991)
33
(+2 from 1991)
0.00157
19912295
(+484 from 1990)
31
(+8 from 1990)
0.00146
19902779
(+668 from 1989)
23
(+7 from 1989)
0.00107
19893447
(-766 from 1988)
16
(-5 from 1988)
0.00076
19882681
(-280 from 1987)
21
(-2 from 1987)
0.00105
19872401
(-41 from 1986)
23
No change from 1986
0.00118
19862360
(+582 from 1985)
23
(+7 from 1985)
0.00120
19852942
(-412 from 1984)
16
(-3 from 1984)
0.00083
19842530
(-122 from 1983)
19
(-1 from 1983)
0.00101
19832408
(+1826 from 1982)
20
(+11 from 1982)
0.00107
19824234
(-1665 from 1981)
9
(-9 from 1981)
0.00048
19812569
(+160 from 1980)
18
(+1 from 1980)
0.00097
19802729
(+47 from 1979)
17
(+1 from 1979)
0.00092
19792776
(-106 from 1978)
16
No change from 1978
0.00089
19782670
(-212 from 1977)
16
(-2 from 1977)
0.00094
19772458
(-213 from 1976)
18
(-2 from 1976)
0.00105
19762245
(-111 from 1975)
20
(-1 from 1975)
0.00123
19752134
(+65 from 1974)
21
(+2 from 1974)
0.00129
19742199
(-271 from 1973)
19
(-3 from 1973)
0.00117
19731928
(-362 from 1972)
22
(-8 from 1972)
0.00136
19721566
(-330 from 1971)
30
(-15 from 1971)
0.00179
19711236
(+889 from 1970)
45
(+27 from 1970)
0.00248
19702125
(+424 from 1969)
18
(+6 from 1969)
0.00094
19692549
(-104 from 1968)
12
No change from 1968
0.00066
19682445
(-417 from 1967)
12
(-3 from 1967)
0.00068
19672028
(+15 from 1966)
15
No change from 1966
0.00084
19662043
(+38 from 1965)
15
No change from 1965
0.00083
19652081
(-181 from 1964)
15
(-3 from 1964)
0.00079
19641900
(+639 from 1963)
18
(+7 from 1963)
0.00089
19632539
(-827 from 1962)
11
(-11 from 1962)
0.00053
19621712
(+235 from 1961)
22
(+4 from 1961)
0.00105
19611947
(-461 from 1960)
18
(-11 from 1960)
0.00083
19601486
(+428 from 1959)
29
(+11 from 1959)
0.00134
19591914
(-17 from 1958)
18
No change from 1958
0.00083
19581897
(-409 from 1957)
18
(-10 from 1957)
0.00084
19571488
(+234 from 1956)
28
(+7 from 1956)
0.00128
19561722
(+69 from 1955)
21
(+2 from 1955)
0.00098
19551791
(-295 from 1954)
19
(-7 from 1954)
0.00091
19541496
(+11 from 1953)
26
(+1 from 1953)
0.00126
19531507
(-160 from 1952)
25
(-6 from 1952)
0.00125
19521347
(-51 from 1951)
31
(-1 from 1951)
0.00157
19511296
(-24 from 1950)
32
No change from 1950
0.00167
19501272
(+272 from 1949)
32
(+9 from 1949)
0.00176
19491544
(-371 from 1948)
23
(-14 from 1948)
0.00128
19481173
(+163 from 1947)
37
(+7 from 1947)
0.00208
19471336
(-139 from 1946)
30
(-4 from 1946)
0.00162
19461197
(-94 from 1945)
34
(-1 from 1945)
0.00206
19451103
(+132 from 1944)
35
(+6 from 1944)
0.00255
19441235
(+196 from 1943)
29
(+5 from 1943)
0.00209
19431431
(-238 from 1942)
24
(-10 from 1942)
0.00165
19421193
(+107 from 1941)
34
(+8 from 1941)
0.00241
19411300
(-49 from 1940)
26
(-3 from 1940)
0.00207
19401251
(-111 from 1939)
29
(-3 from 1939)
0.00244
19391140
(+32 from 1938)
32
(+1 from 1938)
0.00282
19381172
(+200 from 1937)
31
(+7 from 1937)
0.00273
19371372
(-16 from 1936)
24
No change from 1936
0.00219
19361356
(-31 from 1935)
24
(-2 from 1935)
0.00226
19351325
(-32 from 1934)
26
(-1 from 1934)
0.00243
19341293
(-134 from 1933)
27
(-5 from 1933)
0.00254
19331159
(+165 from 1932)
32
(+5 from 1932)
0.00314
19321324
(-341 from 1931)
27
(-18 from 1931)
0.00251
1931983
(+316 from 1930)
45
(+15 from 1930)
0.00421
19301299
(-27 from 1929)
30
(-1 from 1929)
0.00266
19291272
(+52 from 1928)
31
(+1 from 1928)
0.00280
19281324
(-31 from 1927)
30
(-2 from 1927)
0.00263
19271293
(-201 from 1926)
32
(-10 from 1926)
0.00275
19261092
(-147 from 1925)
42
(-9 from 1925)
0.00367
1925945
(+242 from 1924)
51
(+14 from 1924)
0.00443
19241187
(-86 from 1923)
37
(-5 from 1923)
0.00317
19231101
(-91 from 1922)
42
(-7 from 1922)
0.00371
19221010
(-8 from 1921)
49
No change from 1921
0.00435
19211002
(+178 from 1920)
49
(+12 from 1920)
0.00431
19201180
(-221 from 1919)
37
(-12 from 1919)
0.00336
1919959
(+165 from 1918)
49
(+12 from 1918)
0.00483
19181124
(-160 from 1917)
37
(-8 from 1917)
0.00353
1917964
(+132 from 1916)
45
(+10 from 1916)
0.00469
19161096
(-116 from 1915)
35
(-6 from 1915)
0.00379
1915980
(-82 from 1914)
41
(+4 from 1914)
0.00465
1914898
(+97 from 1913)
37
(+12 from 1913)
0.00541
1913995
(+228 from 1912)
25
(+10 from 1912)
0.00466
19121223
(-367 from 1911)
15
No change from 1911
0.00332
1911856
(+72 from 1910)
15
(+3 from 1910)
0.00621
1910928
(-354 from 1909)
12
(-9 from 1909)
0.00575
1909574
(+205 from 1908)
21
(+9 from 1908)
0.01187
1908779
(+36 from 1907)
12
(+1 from 1907)
0.00721
1907815
(-106 from 1906)
11
(-1 from 1906)
0.00694
1906709
(-202 from 1905)
12
(-8 from 1905)
0.00833
1905507
(+459 from 1904)
20
(+13 from 1904)
0.01396
1904966
(+164 from 1903)
7
(+2 from 1903)
0.00505
19031130
(-479 from 1902)
5
(-7 from 1902)
0.00387
1902651
(+76 from 1901)
12
(+3 from 1901)
0.00904
1901727
(-78 from 1900)
9
(-6 from 1900)
0.00779
1900649
(+52 from 1898)
15
(+5 from 1898)
0.00925
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1898701
(+86 from 1897)
10
(+2 from 1897)
0.00757
1897787
(-236 from 1896)
8
(-6 from 1896)
0.00656
1896551
(+244 from 1895)
14
(+6 from 1895)
0.01085
1895795
(+159 from 1894)
8
(+2 from 1894)
0.00632
1894954
(-186 from 1893)
6
(-2 from 1893)
0.00480
1893768
(+93 from 1892)
8
(+1 from 1892)
0.00661
1892861
(-95 from 1891)
7
No change from 1891
0.00533
1891766
(-62 from 1888)
7
(-2 from 1888)
0.00641
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1888704
(+115 from 1887)
9
(+3 from 1887)
0.00693
1887819
(-125 from 1886)
6
(-2 from 1886)
0.00549
1886694
(-173 from 1885)
8
(-5 from 1885)
0.00672
1885521
(+35 from 1883)
13
(+2 from 1883)
0.01121
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1883556
(+198 from 1882)
11
(+4 from 1882)
0.00978
1882754
(+112 from 1881)
7
(+2 from 1881)
0.00574
1881866
(-184 from 1880)
5
(-3 from 1880)
0.00462
1880682
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00676

American States Popularity Rankings for Hayes

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2142021#1982022#1812023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3422021#3812022#3852023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1782021#1532022#1692023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#932021#1082022#712023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2262021#1902022#2362023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1542021#1442022#1832023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1832021#2032022#1772023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1072021#722022#592023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4182021#3602022#3132023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2232021#1332022#1552023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1392021#1412022#1112023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2372021#1702022#1032023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2402021#2972022#2672023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1882021#1522022#1482023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1162021#942022#972023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#872021#992022#762023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4022021#2272022#2412023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1142021#682022#962023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1352021#1282022#1432023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2312021#2492022#2522023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2052021#1952022#1702023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1412021#1162022#1322023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2092021#1872022#2202023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2652021#2082022#1902023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1882021#1552022#1832023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#942021#692022#1122023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4482021#5292022#5842023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2442021#1482022#1922023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3762021#2632022#2712023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2932021#3642022#3372023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#322021#452022#372023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#382021#532022#562023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1682021#1942022#2062023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3522021#2572022#2722023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5962021#2792022#2872023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1932021#1452022#1592023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2142021#1112022#552023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6572021#4662022#4812023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2502021#1722022#2462023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4042021#4172022#2952023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2592020#4592022#3272023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#812021#742022#562023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2162021#2532022#2422023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3512019#4012020#3662023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2332011#1732022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2202022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2542021

Popularity Rankings for Hayes in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2332021#2852022#1742023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3822020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Hayes a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Hayes is a unisex name, it is often selected for boys. Its origins as a surname contribute to its strong, masculine feel.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Hayes

Hayes in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Rutherford B. Hayes (U.S. President, 1822–1893): The 19th President of the United States who ended the Reconstruction era after the Civil War.
  • Isaac Hayes (Musician, 1942–2008): An American singer, songwriter, and actor who won an Academy Award for his theme song for "Shaft."
  • Helen Hayes (Actress, 1900–1993): An American actress whose career spanned 80 years and earned her the title "First Lady of American Theatre."
  • Elvin Hayes (Basketball Player, born 1945): An American former professional basketball player who is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
  • Darren Hayes (Singer, born 1972): An Australian singer-songwriter and former lead vocalist of the pop duo Savage Garden.
  • Hunter Hayes (Musician, born 1991): An American country music singer and multi-instrumentalist known for his hit singles and albums.
  • Hayes MacArthur (Actor, born 1977): An American actor and comedian who has appeared in various TV shows and films.
  • Hayes Grier (Social Media Personality, born 2000): An American social media star and reality TV personality known for his videos on Vine and YouTube.
  • Hayes Grier ("Dancing with the Stars," 2015 TV Series): A social media star who competed on the popular dance competition show.
  • Woody Hayes ("When Pride Still Mattered," 1999 Biography): A detailed biography of the legendary Ohio State football coach.
  • Elizabeth Hayes ("Downton Abbey," 2010 TV Series): A minor character in the period drama series about the Crawley family and their servants.
  • "Hayes Carll" (2002 Album): A country music album by the artist Hayes Carll.
  • "Hayes Valley" (2003 Novel): A story set in the vibrant neighborhood of San Francisco, exploring the lives of its diverse residents.
  • Hayes Morrison ("Conviction," 2016 TV Series): A brilliant lawyer and former First Daughter who leads the Conviction Integrity Unit.
  • "Hayes" (2018 Album): An alternative rock album by the band The Real Sea.
  • Hayes Keller ("Blue Bloods," 2010 TV Series): A recurring character who is a detective in the New York City Police Department.
  • Hayes City (Middlesex, England): A town in Greater London, known for its rich industrial history and diverse community.
  • Hayes Valley (California, USA): A vibrant neighborhood in San Francisco famous for its trendy boutiques, cafes, and cultural scene.
  • Hayes Park (Illinois, USA): A community park in Chicago offering recreational facilities, green spaces, and sports fields.
  • Hayes River (Manitoba, Canada): A significant river in Manitoba that flows into the Hudson Bay, notable for its historical fur trade route.
  • Hayes Island (Cardiff, Wales): A central area in Cardiff, featuring a mix of historical buildings and modern amenities.
  • Hayes Street (Tennessee, USA): A bustling street in Nashville, lined with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
  • Hayes Hill (Victoria, Australia): A scenic hill in Victoria offering panoramic views and popular hiking trails.

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