Boys name · California
Hugo in California
Hugo was the 274th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 136 babies named Hugo that year. Since 1914, California families have named 10,962 babies Hugo.
Popularity over time
Hugo in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 8 | 226th |
| 1931 | 7 | 420th |
| 1951 | 12 | 520th |
| 1966 | 40 | 385th |
| 1981 | 214 | 171st |
| 1996 | 223 | 209th |
| 2010 | 180 | 248th |
| 2025 | 136 | 274th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 226th in 1914 to 274th in 2025.
The most babies named Hugo in California in a single year was 333, in 1992. Its best showing was 167th among boys names in 1992.
Across the country, Hugo reached its best rank of 96th in Wisconsin (1911). See Hugo in every state →
How popular is Hugo in California?
Hugo was the 274th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 136 babies named Hugo that year. Since 1914, California families have named 10,962 babies Hugo.
How many babies are named Hugo in California?
In 2025, 136 babies were named Hugo in California. The most babies named Hugo in California in a single year was 333, in 1992.
What is the rank of Hugo in California?
Hugo ranked 274th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 167th among boys names in 1992.
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.