Holding steady.
Popularity of Huel since 1912
Babies named Huel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 92 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Huel is a rare given name that saw its peak usage in 1924, a year when it ranked highest in the U.S. birth records. The name's trajectory has been stable since its last recorded appearance, indicating it has remained very uncommon. Its first recorded year was 1912, and it never achieved a rank in the top 1000. The name is often associated with the 1920s decade, though it did not see a revival. Huel's origins are uncertain, possibly connected to the name Hugh or a Welsh surname, but its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an early 20th-century revival name.
Huel is a rare given name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Hugh, which comes from the Germanic element 'hug' meaning 'heart, mind, spirit'. Alternatively, it could be a transferred use of the Welsh surname Huel, itself possibly from a place name. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s, but has since become exceptionally rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hue
Variants: Hewell, Hule
Sibling names for Huel
Names that share Huel's style, for a brother or sister.
