Huey Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Huey originates from Old French and has Germanic roots, meaning 'heart' or 'mind'. It evolved from 'Hug' to 'Hugues' before becoming 'Huey'. It has a friendly image and has been borne by notable figures, although it is not as commonly used today.
The name Huey is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Huey has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Huey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 879th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 448th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 815th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1440th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3440th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6422nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3851st out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Huey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Huey"
Pronunciation
/ˈhjuːi/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Huey is derived from the Old French name 'Hughes', which itself comes from the Germanic 'Hug', meaning 'heart' or 'mind'.
Meaning
heart, mind
Language Evolution
Hug, Hugues, Huey
Historical Usage
Huey gained popularity in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly due to its association with prominent figures and cultural references.
Variants & Derivatives
Hugh, Hughes, Hughie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Huey is often perceived as a friendly and approachable name, though it is less common than some of its variants.
Famous People
Huey Long, Huey Lewis
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Huey"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Huey"
"Huey" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 879th of 7545 | 958 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 448th of 6773 | 3,106 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 815th of 7552 | 1,567 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1440th of 10718 | 577 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3440th of 16616 | 252 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6422nd of 24088 | 180 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3851st of 23106 | 334 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Huey" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
23.33% 552nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
69.86% 1080th/1546 |
- |
12.15% 286th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
52.76% 1175th/2227 |
- |
20.33% 580th/2853 |
47.24% 1311th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
25.64% 902nd/3518 |
44.68% 1807th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
37.06% 1925th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
52.56% 3844th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
62.77% 4282nd/6822 |
60.40% 3791st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Huey" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Huey"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Huey" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.