Boy · #5,252 in 2026

Hux

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

Current Rank

#5,252

Peak Rank

#4,108 (2023)

Total Babies

166

5-Yr Trend

+44%

2016

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#4108

Peak Rank

166

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hux

The earliest SSA record of Hux as a baby boy name dates back to 2016, when 5 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 26 newborns named Hux — #4,108 in the national rankings. About 80% of every Hux on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Hux ranks #5,252 for baby boys with 18 births, rising sharply (+44% over the past five years). All told, over 166 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hux

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

Hucks
Hex
Hicks
Hix
Hics
Hexe
Heks
Hecs
Hoax
Hawks
Hooks
Hikes

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hux

What does the name Hux mean?

Hux is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hux in 2026?

In 2026, Hux ranks #5,252 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Hux most popular?

Hux reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #4,108 that year with 26 babies given the name.

Is Hux a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hux?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hux include Jesper, Eytan, Betzalel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hux

Hux is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 166 births in the dataset. Hux's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #4,108. Use the chart and map above to compare Hux'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.