An uncommon German pick — distinctive and rare.
A diminutive of the male given name Hugh.
Huey is a boy's and girl's baby name of German origin, a diminutive of Hugh meaning 'heart, mind, spirit' from the Old High German hug. It has the cheerful, slightly vintage character of mid-century American nicknames.
From Huey Long, the populist Louisiana senator, to Huey of the cartoon Huey, Dewey, and Louie, this name carries both political history and a playful, cartoon-era warmth.
Huey climbed 4266 spots in the last 20 years — from #7183 to #2917.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 189 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 179 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 103 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 122 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 199 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 333 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 581 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 887 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 845 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 2,169 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 963 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 337 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 67 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 55 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 26 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | #2917 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3440 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3237 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2835 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3522 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4388 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3648 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4815 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3624 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5831 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6434 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6032 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7226 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6749 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7261 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6225 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6541 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6797 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5892 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7323 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Huey has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1928.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology