Hughie
Hughie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Heart, mind, or spirit.
Origin and history
Hughie is a diminutive of the classic name Hugh, derived from the Germanic root meaning heart, mind, or spirit. Historically used in the English-speaking world, it functions as a familiar short form or occasionally as an independent given name. In the United States, it has remained a relatively rare masculine choice throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
1,676 babies in the United States have been named Hughie since 1880. It ranks #3102 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1912.
States where it is most popular
- TN (19.5 %)
- TX (18.6 %)
- GA (15.3 %)
- KY (11 %)
- AL (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 14 |
| 1890-1900 | 44 |
| 1900-1910 | 52 |
| 1910-1920 | 251 |
| 1920-1930 | 377 |
| 1930-1940 | 298 |
| 1940-1950 | 239 |
| 1950-1960 | 191 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 50 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Hughie
- Hughie Lee-Smith: Painter, Artist
- Hughie Jennings: Baseball Player, Manager
- Hughie Gallacher: Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Hughie developed as a affectionate pet form of Hugh, which stems from the Old French and Germanic element 'hug'.
- While never reaching top popularity, Hughie has seen modest, continuous use in the U.S. since records began in 1880.