Boys name · Illinois
Hugh in Illinois
Hugh was the 553rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 17 babies named Hugh that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,737 babies Hugh.
Popularity over time
Hugh in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | 141st |
| 1926 | 48 | 162nd |
| 1941 | 38 | 175th |
| 1957 | 35 | 271st |
| 1972 | 14 | 493rd |
| 1991 | 7 | 876th |
| 2008 | 10 | 889th |
| 2025 | 17 | 553rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 141st in 1910 to 553rd in 2025.
The most babies named Hugh in Illinois in a single year was 64, in 1924. Its best showing was 131st among boys names in 1911.
Across the country, Hugh reached its best rank of 13th in Georgia (1916). See Hugh in every state →
How popular is Hugh in Illinois?
Hugh was the 553rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 17 babies named Hugh that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,737 babies Hugh.
How many babies are named Hugh in Illinois?
In 2025, 17 babies were named Hugh in Illinois. The most babies named Hugh in Illinois in a single year was 64, in 1924.
What is the rank of Hugh in Illinois?
Hugh ranked 553rd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 131st among boys names in 1911.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.