Hux

An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameOld EnglishDeclining Also a pet name
#6585 2435in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Hux is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, a surname variant of Huxley — from the Old English meaning 'Hucc's meadow' or possibly related to the dialectal word for 'hip' (hucks). As a standalone name, Hux has the punchy, minimal energy of a great modern one-syllable name.

General Hux of the First Order in Star Wars: The Force Awakens gave this unusual surname sudden cultural recognition. The name works as both a literary discovery and a bold naming choice on its own terms.

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Popularity Over Time

Hux has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.

071320262024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Hux
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s96
2010s34

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(9 years, 20162024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Hux
YearBirthsRank
202413#6585
202326#4150
202220#4911
202123#4419
202014#6091
201914#6212
201810#7811
20175#13000
20165#12938

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Hux has two lives

Hux, the baby name
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Hux, the pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20162024) · Methodology