Huckleberry
Every Huckleberry since 2006 — 309 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Huckleberry
Huckleberry is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,725 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 309 American babies have been named Huckleberry. Its peak came in 2016, when 27 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 Huckleberry stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Huckleberry year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,725 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,436 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,541 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,970 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,155 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,030 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,813 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,002 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,921 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,121 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,444 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,031 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,106 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,287 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,378 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,915 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,600 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,442 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,162 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Huckleberry in 2025?
Huckleberry ranked #12,725 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Huckleberry?
309 babies have been named Huckleberry in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Huckleberry most popular?
Huckleberry peaked in 2016, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Huckleberry a boy or girl name?
Huckleberry is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Huckleberry rising or falling?
Huckleberry is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.