Huey
Every Huey since 1880 — 7,103 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Huey
Huey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,955 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 7,103 American babies have been named Huey. Its peak came in 1935, when 494 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Huey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Huey 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 | — | — | 42 | #2,955 |
| 2024 | — | — | 43 | #2,929 |
| 2023 | — | — | 35 | #3,371 |
| 2022 | — | — | 37 | #3,239 |
| 2021 | — | — | 44 | #2,836 |
| 2020 | — | — | 31 | #3,523 |
| 2019 | — | — | 23 | #4,389 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,649 |
| 2017 | — | — | 20 | #4,817 |
| 2016 | — | — | 30 | #3,625 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,832 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,437 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,032 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,227 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,749 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,261 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,225 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,542 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,799 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #5,892 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,324 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,185 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #6,913 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #7,927 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,642 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,032 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,390 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,060 |
| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,284 |
| 1980 | — | — | 26 | #2,081 |
| 1975 | — | — | 36 | #1,486 |
| 1970 | — | — | 51 | #1,161 |
| 1965 | — | — | 51 | #1,039 |
| 1960 | — | — | 74 | #888 |
| 1955 | — | — | 87 | #782 |
| 1950 | — | — | 75 | #789 |
| 1945 | — | — | 64 | #769 |
| 1940 | — | — | 103 | #584 |
| 1935 | — | — | 494 | #237 |
| 1930 | — | — | 174 | #447 |
| 1925 | — | — | 54 | #917 |
| 1920 | — | — | 48 | #995 |
| 1915 | — | — | 39 | #1,028 |
| 1910 | — | — | 16 | #767 |
| 1905 | — | — | 8 | #962 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,166 |
| 1890 | — | — | 7 | #846 |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #1,014 |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #981 |
Famous people named Huey
- Huey Long Politician · 1893–1935
- Huey Lewis Musician · b. 1950
- Huey P. Newton Social activist · 1942–1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Huey in 2025?
Huey ranked #2,955 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Huey?
7,103 babies have been named Huey in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Huey most popular?
Huey peaked in 1935, when 494 newborns received the name.
Is Huey a boy or girl name?
Huey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Huey rising or falling?
Huey is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Huey?
Well-known people named Huey include Huey Long (politician), Huey Lewis (musician), Huey P. Newton (social activist).