Uhuru

Boy name

Uhuru has been given to 33 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 1972.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1972 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

15% girls / 85% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Uhuru.

33 babies since 1918

33 babies since 1966

33 babies since 1967

33 babies since 1968

33 babies since 1970

33 babies since 1972

33 babies since 1972

33 babies since 1975

How popular is the name Uhuru?

Uhuru has been given to 33 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Uhuru peak?

Uhuru peaked in 1972, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Uhuru a girl or boy name?

Uhuru is primarily a boy name (85% of babies named Uhuru are boys).

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