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Name Rank Total 

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1893

First Year

1962

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#1587

Peak Rank

405

Total Count

44

Years Active

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## The Story of Hughey

Hughey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1893, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 21 Hugheys were born — ranking #1,587 that year. As of 2026, Hughey ranks #4,033 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 405 Hugheys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Hughey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hughey is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Huggy
* Higgy
* Heggie
* Higi
* Hoagie
* Hoagy
* Hagi
* Hagy
* Hickey
* Hicky
* Hickie
* Hego

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Hughey

What does the name Hughey mean?

Hughey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1893\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hughey in 2026?

In 2026, Hughey ranks #4,033 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hughey most popular?

Hughey reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #1,587 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hughey most popular?

Hughey has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hughey.

Is Hughey a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hughey is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hughey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hughey include Mat, Mansfield, Darol. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Hughey 

Hughey is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1893 and has accumulated 405 births in the dataset. Hughey's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #1,587\. Use the chart and map above to compare Hughey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1917 → ](/year/1917)
* [ Names of the 1910s → ](/decade/1910s)
* [ Names starting with "H" → ](/letter/h)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.