Boy · #6,848 in 2026

Hyde

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

Current Rank

#6,848

Peak Rank

#3,586 (2017)

Total Babies

322

5-Yr Trend

-38%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#3586

Peak Rank

322

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hyde

Hyde first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 30 Hydes were born — ranking #3,586 that year. As of 2026, Hyde ranks #6,848 for baby boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-38%). In total, more than 322 Hydes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Hyde

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hyde

What does the name Hyde mean?

Hyde is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hyde in 2026?

In 2026, Hyde ranks #6,848 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Hyde most popular?

Hyde reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #3,586 that year with 30 babies given the name.

Is Hyde a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hyde?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hyde include Saxton, Khyren, Divit. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hyde

Hyde is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 322 births in the dataset. Hyde's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #3,586. Use the chart and map above to compare Hyde'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.