Huxley
From the Old English personal name *Hucc + -s- + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”) .
Every Huxley since 2002 — 5,230 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Huxley
Huxley is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #736 in 2025 with 357 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 5,230 American babies have been named Huxley — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2020, when 572 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Huxley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Huxley 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 | 36 | #4,017 | 357 | #736 |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,512 | 346 | #743 |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,348 | 453 | #620 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,387 | 457 | #611 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2,834 | 476 | #586 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,356 | 526 | #538 |
| 2019 | 58 | #2,870 | 471 | #588 |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,312 | 379 | #668 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,429 | 291 | #792 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,191 | 259 | #867 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,116 | 215 | #960 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,821 | 126 | #1,357 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,297 | 82 | #1,771 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,695 | 88 | #1,718 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,797 | 63 | #2,112 |
| 2010 | — | — | 42 | #2,842 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,762 |
| 2008 | — | — | 28 | #3,771 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,757 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,027 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,370 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,027 |
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| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #8,807 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Huxley mean?
From the Old English personal name *Hucc + -s- + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”) .
How popular is the name Huxley in 2025?
Huxley ranked #736 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 357 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Huxley?
5,230 babies have been named Huxley in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Huxley most popular?
Huxley peaked in 2020, when 572 newborns received the name.
Is Huxley a boy or girl name?
Huxley is used for both: about 9% of babies named Huxley have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Huxley rising or falling?
Huxley is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.