Huck
Huck is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Short form of Huckleberry or derived from an Old English surname meaning 'hook'.
Origin and history
Huck is an English name originally derived as a short form or diminutive of Huckleberry, or from an Old English surname. It gained enduring cultural fame through Mark Twain's literary character Huckleberry 'Huck' Finn. In recent years, it has risen in use as a punchy, casual given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,570 babies in the United States have been named Huck since 1880. It ranks #3177 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1297.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.8 %)
- TN (9.4 %)
- GA (7.3 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
- WI (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 75 |
| 2010-2019 | 833 |
| 2020-2029 | 662 |
Fun facts
- The name is heavily associated with Mark Twain's classic novel 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.
- Although long used informally, Huck has gained popularity as an official given name in the United States in recent decades.