Boy · #3,212 in 2026

Hulett

Name: Popularity of the name Hulett in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hulett, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

The Hulett was an ore unloader that was widely used on the Great Lakes of North America. It was unsuited to tidewater ports because it could not adjust for rising and falling tides, although one was used in New York City.

Current Rank

#3,212

Peak Rank

#2,986 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1942

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#2986

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hulett

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Origin & history

The Hulett was invented by George Hulett of Conneaut, Ohio , in the late 19th century; he received a patent for his invention in 1898. The first working machine was built the following year at Conneaut Harbor. It was steam powered, successful, and many more were built along the Great Lakes , especially the southern shore of Lake Erie to unload boats full of taconite from the iron mines near Lake Superior . The first Hulett was capable of unloading 275 tons per hour, with increased capacity possible as cargo holds were redesigned for greater efficiency. John W. Ahlberg converted the Huletts in

The Story of Hulett

Hulett first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 9 Huletts were born — ranking #2,986 that year. As of 2026, Hulett ranks #3,212 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Huletts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Hulett

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

Hewlett
Hewitt
Hewett
Hullett
Hulet
Mulet
Culet
Hulas
Huot
Houlette
Howlett
Hallet

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hulett

What does the name Hulett mean?

How popular is Hulett in 2026?

In 2026, Hulett ranks #3,212 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Hulett most popular?

Hulett reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #2,986 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Hulett a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hulett?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hulett include Virge, Speed, Greely. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hulett

Hulett is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Hulett's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #2,986. Use the chart and map above to compare Hulett's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.