Huey

Huey is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 43 boys in the United States.

Huey at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Huey

Huey belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Huey first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #237 in 1935, and in 2024 43 babies received the name — 7,055 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Huey in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#237 in 1935
Peak year
1935
Babies named Huey in 2024
43
Total since 1880
7,055

Huey in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#719 in 2015
Babies named Huey in 2025
24
Total since 1996
671

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Huey mean?

The meaning of Huey is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Huey a boy or girl name?

Huey is a boy name. In 2024, 43 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Huey?

Huey comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Huey?

Huey first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #237 in 1935, and 43 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].