Huxley
MeaningHucca's meadow · Old English
- US rank
- #736
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #537 in 2020
357 babies were named Huxley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 199 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2002–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Huxley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,785 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Huxley, 357 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Huxley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHuxley first shows up in US birth records in 2002, 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 2020, when it reached #537.
- New on the sceneHuxley wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2002.
- TrendHuxley has slipped 199 places over the last five years and now sits at #736. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedHuxley is most popular in South Dakota, where it ranks #116, followed by North Dakota (#226) and Wisconsin (#244). It's in the top 1,000 in 27 states.
- MeaningIn Old English, Huxley means “Hucca's meadow”.
About the name Huxley
Huxley is a boy name of English origin meaning “Hucca's meadow”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Huxley for boys from 2002 to 2025, in 23 of those 24 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #537 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #736, with 357 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.4 | 156,863 boys |
| 2010s | 109 | 9,195 boys |
| 2020s | 252 | 3,965 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 Huxley
What does the name Huxley mean?
Huxley means “Hucca's meadow” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Huxley?
Huxley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Huxley a boy or girl name?
Huxley is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Huxley?
Huxley ranked #736 for US boys in 2025, given to 357 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#537).