Humphrey
Name of a 9th-century French saint, brought to England by Normans; Proto-Germanic *unnaną (“to grant, bestow”) + *friþuz (“peace”).
Every Humphrey since 1880 — 1,085 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Humphrey
Humphrey 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 1880, 1,085 American babies have been named Humphrey. Its peak came in 1924, when 22 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 Humphrey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Humphrey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,328 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,064 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,129 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,315 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,289 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,898 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,003 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,949 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,850 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,107 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,368 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,510 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,582 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,419 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,334 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,055 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,469 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,674 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,519 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,642 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,382 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,191 |
| 1955 | 15 | #2,084 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,068 |
| 1945 | 13 | #1,972 |
| 1940 | 8 | #2,756 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,432 |
| 1930 | 17 | #1,858 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,022 |
| 1920 | 17 | #1,999 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,578 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,367 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,163 |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,406 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #982 |
Famous people named Humphrey
- Humphrey Bogart Actor · 1899–1957
- Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester Politician · 1390–1447
- Humphrey Gilbert Explorer · 1539–1583
- Humphrey Carpenter Writer · 1946–2005
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Humphrey mean?
Name of a 9th-century French saint, brought to England by Normans; Proto-Germanic *unnaną (“to grant, bestow”) + *friþuz (“peace”).
How popular is the name Humphrey in 2025?
Humphrey 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 Humphrey?
1,085 babies have been named Humphrey in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Humphrey most popular?
Humphrey peaked in 1924, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Humphrey a boy or girl name?
Humphrey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Humphrey rising or falling?
Humphrey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Humphrey?
Well-known people named Humphrey include Humphrey Bogart (actor), Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester (politician), Humphrey Gilbert (explorer).