Hughie
From Hugh + -ie. Regarding rain, various etymologies have been proposed; see Send 'er down, Hughie!.
Every Hughie since 1888 — 1,676 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hughie
Hughie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,068 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 1,676 American babies have been named Hughie. Its peak came in 1925, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Hughie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hughie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,068 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,230 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
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| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,056 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,379 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,878 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,366 |
| 1955 | 19 | #1,818 |
| 1950 | 20 | #1,676 |
| 1945 | 16 | #1,728 |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,382 |
| 1935 | 36 | #1,085 |
| 1930 | 38 | #1,144 |
| 1925 | 48 | #991 |
| 1920 | 40 | #1,130 |
| 1915 | 26 | #1,322 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,706 |
| 1905 | 10 | #815 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,000 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #940 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Hughie
- Hughie Gallacher Soccer player · 1903–1957
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hughie mean?
From Hugh + -ie. Regarding rain, various etymologies have been proposed; see Send 'er down, Hughie!.
How popular is the name Hughie in 2025?
Hughie ranked #10,068 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hughie?
1,676 babies have been named Hughie in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hughie most popular?
Hughie peaked in 1925, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Hughie a boy or girl name?
Hughie is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hughie rising or falling?
Hughie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hughie?
Well-known people named Hughie include Hughie Gallacher (soccer player).