Huxley

Huxley 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 345 boys in the United States.

Huxley at a glance

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

About the name Huxley

Huxley 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, Huxley first appears in Social Security records in 2002. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #537 in 2020, and in 2024 345 babies received the name — 4,375 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Huxley in US records

First recorded (US)
2002
Best US rank
#537 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Huxley in 2024
345
Total since 1880
4,375

Huxley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#250 in 2024
Babies named Huxley in 2025
153
Total since 1996
1,680

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Huxley mean?

The meaning of Huxley 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 Huxley a boy or girl name?

Huxley is a boy name. In 2024, 345 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Huxley?

Huxley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Huxley?

Huxley first appears in US records in 2002. Its best-ever ranking was #537 in 2020, and 345 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].