Huck
Every Huck since 2004 — 1,570 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Huck
Huck is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,909 in 2025 with 82 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 1,570 American babies have been named Huck. Its peak came in 2018, when 139 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Huck stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Huck year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | #1,909 |
| 2024 | 95 | #1,741 |
| 2023 | 106 | #1,634 |
| 2022 | 134 | #1,389 |
| 2021 | 121 | #1,484 |
| 2020 | 124 | #1,402 |
| 2019 | 123 | #1,424 |
| 2018 | 139 | #1,310 |
| 2017 | 115 | #1,470 |
| 2016 | 101 | #1,605 |
| 2015 | 91 | #1,709 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,086 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2,345 |
| 2012 | 67 | #2,056 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,131 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2,927 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,960 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,330 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,399 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,161 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,489 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,455 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Huck in 2025?
Huck ranked #1,909 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 82 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Huck?
1,570 babies have been named Huck in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Huck most popular?
Huck peaked in 2018, when 139 newborns received the name.
Is Huck a boy or girl name?
Huck is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Huck rising or falling?
Huck is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.