Boy Names That Start With H

Ranked in the United States in 2025, with birth trends and peak years.

H is the 15th most common first initial for baby boys in the United States, with eight H names in the top 300 for 2025, led by Henry (#5). Of those, Harvey is the fastest-growing, up 95% since 2020, while Hudson saw the largest increase in births, with 1,735 more babies receiving the name than in 2020.