Hux
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,112 in 2023
16 babies were named Hux in the US in 2025. It has climbed 372 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2016–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hux you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hux, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hux would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHux first shows up in US birth records in 2016, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #4,112.
- New on the sceneHux wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2016.
- TrendHux has climbed 372 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Hux
Hux is a boy name of English origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-hux”. US birth records list Hux for boys from 2016 to 2025, in 10 of those 10 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #4,112 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.7 | 215,054 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 92,593 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 Hux
What is the origin of the name Hux?
Hux has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hux a boy or girl name?
Hux is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hux?
Hux ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#4,112).