boys' name · peaked 2018

Huck

Every Huck since 2004 — 1,570 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#1,909
among boys
Babies in 2025
82
named Huck
Peak year
2018
139 babies
All-time total
1,570
since 2004

The story of Huck

Huck is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,909 in 2025 with 82 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 2004, 1,570 American babies have been named Huck. Its peak came in 2018, when 139 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Huck stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Huck year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 82 #1,909
2024 95 #1,741
2023 106 #1,634
2022 134 #1,389
2021 121 #1,484
2020 124 #1,402
2019 123 #1,424
2018 139 #1,310
2017 115 #1,470
2016 101 #1,605
2015 91 #1,709
2014 67 #2,086
2013 54 #2,345
2012 67 #2,056
2011 36 #3,131
2010 40 #2,927
2009 26 #3,960
2008 17 #5,330
2007 13 #6,399
2006 6 #11,161
2005 7 #9,489
2004 6 #10,455
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Huck in 2025?

Huck ranked #1,909 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 82 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Huck?

1,570 babies have been named Huck in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Huck most popular?

Huck peaked in 2018, when 139 newborns received the name.

Is Huck a boy or girl name?

Huck is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Huck rising or falling?

Huck is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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