Hugh
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Mind; Heart; Spirit
Background: The name Hugh originates from the Old German name 'Hugo,' which is derived from the elements meaning 'mind,' 'heart,' or 'spirit.' It was introduced to England by the Normans in the form of 'Hugh' during the Middle Ages.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#349
Total births
83,820
Most popular decade
1910s
(30,837 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+102 ranks)
Years in Top 100
24
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 224
- First year rank
- #71
- Peak year
- 1916
- Peak year births
- 1,619
- Peak rank
- #96
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 332
- Recent rank
- #762
Female
- First year
- 1911
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #1,956
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 18
- Peak rank
- #2,079
- Most recent year
- 1985
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #10,678
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).