How Many People Are Named Hugh?
people in the United States are named Hugh
1 in 3,996 people has this name
Popularity Rank
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
1,626 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the Germanic element hug, meaning "heart, mind, spirit". It was common among Frankish and French nobility, being borne by Hugh Capet, a 10th-century king of France who founded the Capetian dynasty. The Normans brought the name to England and it became common there, even more so after the time of the 12th-century bishop Saint Hugh of Lincoln, who was known for his charity. This was also the name of kings of Cyprus and the crusader kingdom of Jerusalem. The name is used in Ireland and Scotland as the Anglicized form of Aodh and Ùisdean.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 81.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Hugh"
- 332 babies were named Hugh in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1916
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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