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2023

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2023

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2023

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#15178

Peak Rank

5

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## Meaning & Origin of Hades

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Hades, in the ancient Greek religion and mythology, is the god of the dead and riches and the King of the underworld, with which his name became synonymous. Hades was the eldest son of Cronus and Rhea, although this also made him the last son to be regurgitated by his father.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hades) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hades)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Greek Mythology

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Hades](https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Persephone_Hades_BM_Vase_E82_%28cropped%29.jpg/330px-Persephone_Hades_BM_Vase_E82_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=api&utm_content=thumbnail)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hades)

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## The Story of Hades

The earliest SSA record of Hades as a baby boy name dates back to 2006, when 5 babies received it. 2020 was its biggest year on record, with 35 newborns named Hades — #3,201 in the national rankings. About 73% of every Hades on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Hades ranks #3,929 for baby boys with 28 births, rising sharply (+52% over the past five years). All told, over 275 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

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## Variants & Related Forms of Hades

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Hades. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Haides

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## Names that sound like Hades

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hades is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Hoodies
* Heydays
* Hotties
* [Haidee](/haidee)
* [Haydee](/haydee)
* [Hadas](/hadas)
* Hoodoos
* Hodos
* Ladies
* Sadies
* Woodies
* Haters

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Hades

What does the name Hades mean?

Hades, in the ancient Greek religion and mythology, is the god of the dead and riches and the King of the underworld, with which his name became synonymous. Hades was the eldest son of Cronus and Rhea, although this also made him the last son to be regurgitated by his father.

What is the origin of the name Hades?

Hades has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Greek Mythology.

How popular is Hades in 2026?

In 2026, Hades ranks #3,929 among boys' names in the U.S., with 28 babies given the name that year.

When was Hades most popular?

Hades reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #3,201 that year with 35 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hades most popular?

Hades has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hades.

Is Hades a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hades is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hades?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hades include Nicklous, Carols, Partick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Hades?

Common variants and related forms of Hades include Haides. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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## About the name Hades 

Hades is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 275 births in the dataset. Hades's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #3,201\. Use the chart and map above to compare Hades's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2020 → ](/year/2020)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "H" → ](/letter/h)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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