Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Hodges

Name: Popularity of the name Hodges in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hodges, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#2,265 (1921)

Total Babies

237

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

2017

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#2265

Peak Rank

237

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hodges

The earliest SSA record of Hodges as a baby boy name dates back to 1917, when 5 babies received it. 1921 was its biggest year on record, with 14 newborns named Hodges — #2,265 in the national rankings. The 1950s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 31% of all recorded Hodgess. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2017 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 237 Hodgess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Hodges

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

Hedges
Hijaz
Hejaz
Hedjaz
Hatches
Hitches
Hushes
Hutches
Hagis
Hijos
Hodgins
Hooches

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hodges

What does the name Hodges mean?

Hodges is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hodges in 2026?

In 2026, Hodges ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hodges most popular?

Hodges reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #2,265 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Hodges a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hodges?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hodges include Ferdie, Orton, Belmont. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hodges

Hodges is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 237 births in the dataset. Hodges's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #2,265. Use the chart and map above to compare Hodges's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.