Declining since 2022, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Hux since 2016
Babies named Hux per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 112 |
Meaning & origin
Hux is a very modern given name, first recorded in the United States in 2016. It has risen in usage since then, reaching its peak rank of 5608 in 2023. However, its popularity has been falling since 2022. As of 2025, approximately 1 in every 106,755 newborn boys is named Hux. The name is likely a short form of the surname Huxley, which itself comes from an Old English place name. Hux has not yet appeared in the top baby name lists for any state, remaining a rare and distinctive choice.
Hux is a modern name that likely originated as a nickname or short form of the surname Huxley, itself derived from a place name meaning 'Hucc's wood' in Old English. It emerged as a given name in the 21st century, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar short, sharp names. It has been recorded in the United States since 2016.
Sibling names for Hux
Names that share Hux's style, for a brother or sister.
