Hughie
Boy nameHughie has been given to 1,676 babies in the U.S. since 1888. It peaked in 1925. In 2025, about 1 in 244,011 boys was named Hughie.
Meaning & origin
From Hugh + -ie. Regarding rain, various etymologies have been proposed; see Send 'er down, Hughie!.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,676
Peak year
1925 (48 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1888
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Hughie's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #1,000 |
| 1925 | #991 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Hughie.
FAQ
How popular is the name Hughie?
Hughie has been given to 1,676 babies in the U.S. since 1888. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Hughie peak?
Hughie peaked in 1925, when 48 babies were given the name.
Is Hughie a girl or boy name?
Hughie is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Hughie are boys).
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