How old is someone named Hugo?
The average Hugo is 25 years old.
Half of all living Hugos are between 11 and 36.
When was Hugo popular?
Hugo is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 251 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,412 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,543 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 812 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 529 | 230 |
| 1950s | 794 | 530 |
| 1960s | 1,198 | 980 |
| 1970s | 2,271 | 2,000 |
| 1980s | 3,742 | 3,500 |
| 1990s | 5,631 | 5,400 |
| 2000s | 7,324 | 7,200 |
| 2010s | 6,787 | 6,700 |
| 2020s | 4,636 | 4,600 |
How many Hugos are still alive?
About 31,000 Hugos are alive in the US today. That's 84% of the roughly 38,000 babies named Hugo since 1880.
Most Hugos ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Hugo?
About one in three living Hugos are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Hugo an old name?
Not really. Hugo is younger than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Hugo will be 35 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Hugo a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Hugos are men.
Names the same age as Hugo
NAME TWIN
Hugo's name twin is Esteban. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Esteban's age curve is the closest match to Hugo's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Hugo
How old is the average Hugo?
The average Hugo in the US is 25 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Hugo?
About 31,000 Hugos are alive in the US today, out of roughly 38,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Hugo most popular?
In 2025, when about 840 baby boys were named Hugo.
Is Hugo a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 34% of living Hugos, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this