Hughie
Meaningmind, spirit · English form of Hugh
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #704 in 1888
7 babies were named Hughie in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hughie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hughie, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hughie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHughie first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1888, when it ranked #704. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningHughie is an English form of Hugh, which means “mind, spirit”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Hughie
Hughie is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “mind, spirit”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-hie”. US birth records list Hughie for boys from 1888 to 2025, in 87 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #704 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 60 | 16,708 boys |
| 1890s | 39 | 25,674 boys |
| 1900s | 36 | 27,701 boys |
| 1910s | 40 | 24,963 boys |
| 1920s | 34 | 29,197 boys |
| 1930s | 28 | 35,524 boys |
| 1940s | 16 | 61,312 boys |
| 1950s | 9.5 | 104,932 boys |
| 1960s | 5.7 | 176,056 boys |
| 1970s | 3.1 | 325,733 boys |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 645,161 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 681,818 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 Hughie
What does the name Hughie mean?
Hughie means “mind, spirit” in English, as a form of Hugh.
What is the origin of the name Hughie?
Hughie has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hughie a boy or girl name?
Hughie is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hughie?
Hughie ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1888 (#704).