Hugh
Hugh is a classic name of Germanic origin meaning 'heart,' 'mind,' or 'spirit.' It came to England with the Norman Conquest and has maintained a dignified, gentlemanly presence throughout history.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 376. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 210
- 2012: 220
- 2013: 227
- 2014: 255
- 2015: 265
- 2016: 264
- 2017: 264
- 2018: 281
- 2019: 287
- 2020: 324
- 2021: 343
- 2022: 312
- 2023: 323
- 2024: 333
- 2025: 360
- 2026 (projected): 376
Good to Know
- •Short and simple with only four letters but a substantial feel
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across different cultures
- •Has a refined, British sensibility while remaining approachable
- •The variant Hugo offers a more continental alternative
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Famous People
Hugh Jackman
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Hugh Grant
Actor
Hugh Laurie
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Hugh Hefner
Magazine Publisher
Statistics
83,825
Total births since 1880
1916
Peak year
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