NAME PROFILE
Hays
Derived from the Sanskrit word for 'young' and 'youthful' or a variant of the name Evan meaning 'God is gracious'; it describes an individual who is spirited, compassionate, and possesses a magnetic personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 745 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 89%AR — 11%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Evan Peters (Actor in American Horror Story) · Evan Spiegel (Co-founder of Snapchat) · Evan Rachel Wood (Actress in Westworld) · Evan Williams (Co-founder of Twitter) · Evan Bourne (Professional Wrestler)
Nicknames & Diminutives
EvVanVanny
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