Huxley
Huxley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Inhox's clearing or Hugh's outdoor space.
Origin and history
Huxley is an English surname turned given name derived from a place name in Cheshire. Historically associated with prominent figures in literature and science like Aldous Huxley, it has surged in popularity in the U.S. in recent years as a trendy surname-name option.
Popularity in the United States
4,734 babies in the United States have been named Huxley since 1880. It ranks #1791 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #612.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.8 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- WI (5.6 %)
- IA (5.2 %)
- MN (5.1 %)
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 | 103 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,016 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,615 |
Fun facts
- The name is famous for the distinguished British Huxley family, including author Aldous Huxley and biologist Thomas Henry Huxley.
- More than half of all U.S. births registered with the name Huxley since 1880 occurred after 2020.