Huey
Meaningmind, spirit · English form of Hugh
- US rank
- #2,941
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #237 in 1935
42 babies were named Huey in the US in 2025. It has climbed 556 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Huey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 40,650 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Huey, 42 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Huey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHuey has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Hueys, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1935, when it ranked #237. Today it's #2,941, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowHuey is 9.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 40,650.
- TrendHuey has climbed 556 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,941. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningHuey is an English form of Hugh, which means “mind, spirit”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Huey
Huey is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “mind, spirit”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-uey”. US birth records list Huey for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 137 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1935, when it ranked #237 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,941, with 42 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 24 | 41,597 boys |
| 1890s | 48 | 20,700 boys |
| 1900s | 49 | 20,309 boys |
| 1910s | 55 | 18,248 boys |
| 1920s | 87 | 11,434 boys |
| 1930s | 206 | 4,847 boys |
| 1940s | 59 | 17,030 boys |
| 1950s | 44 | 22,795 boys |
| 1960s | 30 | 33,681 boys |
| 1970s | 20 | 50,000 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 92,593 boys |
| 1990s | 6.2 | 160,000 boys |
| 2000s | 5.1 | 194,553 boys |
| 2010s | 9.6 | 104,493 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 44,610 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Huey
What does the name Huey mean?
Huey means “mind, spirit” in English, as a form of Hugh.
What is the origin of the name Huey?
Huey has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Huey a boy or girl name?
Huey is a boy name.
How popular is the name Huey?
Huey ranked #2,941 for US boys in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 1935 (#237).