Huy
Every Huy since 1975 — 1,715 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Huy
Huy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,874 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,715 American babies have been named Huy. Its peak came in 1982, when 82 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 Huy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Huy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,874 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,330 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,498 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,974 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,426 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,201 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,925 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,495 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,147 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,061 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,608 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,309 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,047 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,113 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,831 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,741 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,590 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,074 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,701 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3,049 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2,769 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,680 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,955 |
| 2002 | 42 | #2,411 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,833 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,241 |
| 1995 | 43 | #1,965 |
| 1990 | 49 | #1,671 |
| 1985 | 62 | #1,196 |
| 1980 | 50 | #1,331 |
| 1975 | 13 | #2,976 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Huy in 2025?
Huy ranked #7,874 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Huy?
1,715 babies have been named Huy in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Huy most popular?
Huy peaked in 1982, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Huy a boy or girl name?
Huy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Huy rising or falling?
Huy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.