Compare two names
Hugh and Arthur side by side: Hugh peaked in 1916 and Arthur in 1921; in 2025 they were given to 360 and 3,847 babies.
Hugh and Arthur, year by year
Girls and boys together; Hugh solid, Arthur dashed.
| Hugh | Arthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 360 | 3,847 |
| Rank 2025 | #732 among boys’ names | #87 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 84,179 | 551,930 |
| Peak year | 1916 | 1921 |
| Girls | 0.4% | 1% |
| Alive, estimated | 30,800 | 202,000 |
| Median age | 62 | 62 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.