Hayes: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced HAYZ · 1 syllable
Hayes means “brushwood; enclosure”, from English.
*As an English locational surname, from Old English haes (“brushwood”) (see hris) and Middle English hay (“enclosure”), heye. *As an Irish surname, from O hAodha (“descendant of Aodh”).
- Meaning
- brushwood; enclosure
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- HAYZ
- US rank (2025)
- #162
- US babies a year
- about 2,149 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Hayes?
Hayes was the #162 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,327 babies. It’s rising: up 345% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #162 |
| Canada | #276 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Hayes?
Half of US adults named Hayes are older than 29; most are between 18 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Hayes
What does the name Hayes mean?
Hayes means “brushwood; enclosure”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Hayes?
Hayes is pronounced HAYZ.
How popular is the name Hayes?
Hayes was the #162 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,327 babies. It’s rising: up 345% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Hayes?
Half of US adults named Hayes are older than 29. Most are between 18 and 81.