Hugh Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHugh / /hjuː/Old French; Germanic
Meaning
Old French: heart; Germanic: mind, spirit
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hugh has roots in Old French and Germanic languages. It became popular in England after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. The name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, including saints and nobility. It has remained a classic name in various cultures over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Hugh has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hughie
- Hugo
International Variants
- Hugo (Spanish)
- Hugues (French)
- Hugo (Portuguese)
Famous people named Hugh
Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series.
Hugh Grant is a British actor famous for his performances in romantic comedies such as Notting Hill.
Hugh Laurie is an English actor and musician, best known for his role in the television series House.
Hugh Hefner was an American magazine publisher and founder of Playboy magazine.
Fictional characters named Hugh
Hugh Apiston is a character in the video game series Fallout, known for his role in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hugh was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hugh has ranked as high as #224 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in New York, Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Hugh has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hugh (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
IL | 17 | |
TX | 16 | |
CA | 16 | |
NY | 15 | |
NC | 14 | |
OH | 14 | |
WI | 14 | |
WA | 13 | |
PA | 13 | |
MN | 12 | |
TN | 12 | |
VA | 12 | |
MA | 10 | |
MI | 9 | |
MO | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 224 |
1881 | 219 |
1882 | 239 |
1883 | 215 |
1884 | 246 |
1885 | 257 |
1886 | 227 |
1887 | 250 |
1888 | 253 |
1889 | 225 |
1890 | 219 |
1891 | 233 |
1892 | 265 |
1893 | 241 |
1894 | 269 |
1895 | 243 |
1896 | 263 |
1897 | 213 |
1898 | 250 |
1899 | 209 |
1900 | 290 |
1901 | 192 |
1902 | 217 |
1903 | 193 |
1904 | 202 |
1905 | 200 |
1906 | 195 |
1907 | 212 |
1908 | 215 |
1909 | 260 |
1910 | 279 |
1911 | 307 |
1912 | 648 |
1913 | 754 |
1914 | 967 |
1915 | 1,318 |
1916 | 1,619 |
1917 | 1,403 |
1918 | 1,489 |
1919 | 1,417 |
1920 | 1,489 |
1921 | 1,485 |
1922 | 1,441 |
1923 | 1,412 |
1924 | 1,541 |
1925 | 1,386 |
1926 | 1,393 |
1927 | 1,357 |
1928 | 1,374 |
1929 | 1,229 |
1930 | 1,342 |
1931 | 1,326 |
1932 | 1,320 |
1933 | 1,118 |
1934 | 1,187 |
1935 | 1,142 |
1936 | 1,074 |
1937 | 1,070 |
1938 | 1,121 |
1939 | 999 |
1940 | 1,060 |
1941 | 1,083 |
1942 | 1,254 |
1943 | 1,206 |
1944 | 1,064 |
1945 | 961 |
1946 | 1,088 |
1947 | 1,201 |
1948 | 1,039 |
1949 | 1,042 |
1950 | 959 |
1951 | 1,024 |
1952 | 977 |
1953 | 959 |
1954 | 943 |
1955 | 896 |
1956 | 958 |
1957 | 967 |
1958 | 1,031 |
1959 | 983 |
1960 | 904 |
1961 | 872 |
1962 | 814 |
1963 | 794 |
1964 | 722 |
1965 | 656 |
1966 | 566 |
1967 | 502 |
1968 | 494 |
1969 | 460 |
1970 | 486 |
1971 | 435 |
1972 | 402 |
1973 | 299 |
1974 | 294 |
1975 | 280 |
1976 | 242 |
1977 | 262 |
1978 | 241 |
1979 | 237 |
1980 | 227 |
1981 | 210 |
1982 | 230 |
1983 | 198 |
1984 | 200 |
1985 | 224 |
1986 | 191 |
1987 | 199 |
1988 | 186 |
1989 | 210 |
1990 | 193 |
1991 | 176 |
1992 | 161 |
1993 | 142 |
1994 | 168 |
1995 | 175 |
1996 | 193 |
1997 | 202 |
1998 | 203 |
1999 | 178 |
2000 | 171 |
2001 | 187 |
2002 | 191 |
2003 | 194 |
2004 | 184 |
2005 | 182 |
2006 | 184 |
2007 | 200 |
2008 | 195 |
2009 | 199 |
2010 | 206 |
2011 | 210 |
2012 | 220 |
2013 | 227 |
2014 | 255 |
2015 | 265 |
2016 | 264 |
2017 | 264 |
2018 | 281 |
2019 | 287 |
2020 | 324 |
2021 | 343 |
2022 | 312 |
2023 | 323 |
2024 | 332 |