Hulet
A Hebrew name meaning "small window" or "opening".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Hulet. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hulet today is around 86 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hulet births was 1919 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hulet. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Hulet is about 86 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Hulets were born before 1950.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hulet. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1919
8 babies that year
Average age
86
years old
1937 SSA rank
#3,770
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Hulet: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hulet from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 28 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Hulet remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hulet by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hulet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hulet
The given name Hulet has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the words "hulu" meaning "hill" and "æt" meaning "by." It was originally a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a hill or elevated area. The name can be traced back to the 9th century, when it first appeared in historical records in the Anglo-Saxon regions of what is now England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hulet is found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of lands and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed among freemen and landholders in various counties, indicating its usage among the common population during the Norman conquest of England.
In the 12th century, the name Hulet appears in the Pipe Rolls, which were financial records kept by the English Exchequer. These rolls provide evidence of individuals bearing the name during the reign of King Henry II, further cementing its presence in medieval England.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Hulet remained in use, particularly in the northern counties of England. Notable historical figures who bore this name include Hulet de Wyndesore, a landowner and knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, during the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
Another prominent individual with the name Hulet was Sir Hulet Gardiner (1537-1589), an English merchant and adventurer who played a significant role in the early colonization efforts in North America. He financed several expeditions to the New World and was involved in the establishment of the Roanoke Colony in present-day North Carolina.
In the 17th century, Hulet Smythe (1618-1677) was a prominent English clergyman and author, known for his writings on religious and theological subjects. He served as the Rector of Clavering in Essex and was a respected figure in the Church of England during the Restoration period.
Moving into the 18th century, Hulet Browne (1705-1768) was a notable English poet and dramatist. He is best known for his satirical works and plays, which often commented on the social and political issues of his time. Browne's works were popular among the literary circles of London during the Georgian era.
In the 19th century, Hulet Fairchild (1829-1902) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the shipping industry and later became a prominent benefactor, supporting educational institutions and charitable causes in his home state of Connecticut.
While the name Hulet has its roots in Old English and was more prevalent in historical records from the Middle Ages onwards, it has become relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its unique origins and connection to the English landscape continue to make it an intriguing and distinctive given name.
People
Hulet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hulet as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hulet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hulet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hulet going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Hulet a common name?
We classify Hulet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 65 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hulet most popular?
The single biggest year for Hulet was 1919, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hulet is about 86 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hulet in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hulet a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hulet in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hulet still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hulet in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hulet can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Hulet?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.