Declining since 2021, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Hyde since 2004
Babies named Hyde per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 151 |
| 2020s | 113 |
Meaning & origin
Hyde is a rare and distinctive masculine name that has seen modest use in the United States since the early 2000s. First recorded as a given name in 2004, it reached its peak popularity in 2021, when it ranked 5,861. Since then, its usage has been gradually declining. In 2025, it was given to about 1 in every 113,872 newborns, placing it among the least common names in the database. The name's literary association with Robert Louis Stevenson's Mr. Hyde gives it a dark, mysterious aura, while its origin as a topographic surname ties it to English land measurement. Hyde has no recorded top states, indicating that its use is spread thinly across the country, without any geographic concentration. Its similar names include short, monosyllabic surnames like Grey and Finn, which are often chosen for their modern, understated appeal. As a rare choice, Hyde offers a bold alternative for parents seeking a name with a strong, literary edge.
The surname Hyde has topographic origins in Old English 'hīd' or 'hīġd,' meaning 'a hide of land,' a unit of measurement used to assess tax liability. As a given name, it emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, likely inspired by the surname or by literary associations such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Sibling names for Hyde
Names that share Hyde's style, for a brother or sister.
