Hue
Every Hue since 1913 — 565 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hue
Hue is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1913, 565 American babies have been named Hue — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1981, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Hue stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hue year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,010 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,197 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,869 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,025 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,444 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,541 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,531 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,103 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,059 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,665 | 9 | #4,468 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,054 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,149 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,102 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,145 |
| 1940 | — | — | 9 | #2,566 |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,321 |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,787 |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,540 |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #4,031 |
| 1915 | — | — | 8 | #2,939 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hue in 2025?
Hue did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Hue?
565 babies have been named Hue in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hue most popular?
Hue peaked in 1981, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Hue a boy or girl name?
Hue is used for both: about 16% of babies named Hue have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Hue rising or falling?
Hue is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.