Total births
261
Boys' name · since 2006
Hades
Hades has 261 recorded births since 2006 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3773
- among boys today
- 261
- born since 2006
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Hades currently ranks #3773 among boys' names in America, with 261 babies recorded since 2006.
Social Security Administration records show Hades recorded 261 times among boys since 2006, holding rank #3773 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #3773 among boys today
- 261 born since 2006
- 2020s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hades is currently the #3773 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 261 born since 2006, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3773
- among boys today
- 261
- born since 2006
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Hades vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3773
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Hades was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
43 babies were named Hades in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Hades compares
261 43th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hades's all-time total is 29% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hades | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 261 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hades's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hades's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hades at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#3,773
Active since
2006
Hades popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Hades popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2023 (Hades as girls' name)
Hades by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Hades's strongest decade.
188 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Hades births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 68
2010s
68 births
- 2020s
2020s
188 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 188 births (72% of all-time use).
Hades by state
Where Hades concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 24 | 9.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 6.1% |
California share of Hades's total US births 9.2%
Even split
24 of 261 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hades? ▼
Hades has been given to 261 babies in the U.S. since 2006, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3773 as of the latest data. 43 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Hades most popular? ▼
Hades was most popular in the 2020s decade with 188 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Hades most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hades are California (24 births), Texas (16 births).
How long has the name Hades been used? ▼
Records for Hades go back to 2006, giving 20 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Hades? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Haden, Hadi, Hadley, Hadrian, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hades's data
- California records the most Hadess (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hades
Nearby Names Like Hades
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hades
Haden Boy
#5931 3,886 births
Hadi Boy
#1611 2,535 births
Hadley Boy
#4715 2,096 births
Hadrian Boy
#2853 829 births
Haddon Boy
#3292 821 births
Compare Hades side by side: Hades vs Haden Hades vs Hadi Hades vs Hadley
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2006–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hades: #3773 Boys' Name - 261 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hades. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hades draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.