Find out how popular the first name Huey has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Huey by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Huey is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 34 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Huey.

The history of the first name Huey

The given name Huey has its origins in the Germanic language family. It is derived from the Old Frankish name Hugho, which is believed to have meant "heart, mind, or soul." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 5th to 10th centuries.

Huey was initially popular among the Frankish tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day France, Germany, and the Low Countries. Over time, it spread to other regions of Europe, particularly during the Frankish expansion under the Carolingian dynasty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Huey can be found in the Annales Regni Francorum, a historical chronicle from the late 8th century, which mentions a Frankish nobleman named Hugho. However, it is unclear whether this was a reference to the given name or a surname.

In the 11th century, the name gained prominence in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Norman French variant of the name, Hugue, was brought to England by the Norman nobility and gradually anglicized to Huey.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Huey. One of the most famous was Huey P. Long (1893-1935), an American politician who served as the 40th governor of Louisiana and was known for his populist policies and Share Our Wealth program.

Another notable Huey was Huey Newton (1942-1989), an African American political activist and co-founder of the Black Panther Party, a revolutionary socialist organization that advocated for Black empowerment and self-defense.

In the realm of music, Huey P. Meaux (1929-2011) was an American record producer and songwriter, best known for his work with Sir Douglas Quintet and producing the hit song "She's About a Mover" by the Sir Douglas Quintet.

Huey Lewis (born 1950) is a Grammy Award-winning American singer, songwriter, and actor, known for his successful band Huey Lewis and the News and hits like "The Power of Love" and "Hip to Be Square."

Lastly, Huey Long (1904-1964), a professional baseball player, had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing for the New York Giants and Boston Red Sox in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

Data source

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