Humphery
A Germanic masculine name derived from the elements "hün" (warrior) and "frid" (peace).
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Humphery. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Humphery today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Humphery births was 1951 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Humphery. 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 Humphery is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Humpherys were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Humphery. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1951
6 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1951 SSA rank
#3,532
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Humphery: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Humphery 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 Humphery during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Humphery
The name Humphery originated from the medieval English form of the Germanic name Hunfrith, derived from the elements "hun" meaning bear cub and "frith" meaning peace. It became a popular name in England during the Middle Ages, often spelled as Humfrey or Humphrey.
The earliest known recorded use of the name dates back to the late 11th century, when it appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a manuscript record of a great survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests the name was already in use among the Anglo-Saxon population before the Norman Conquest.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Humphery was Humphrey de Bohun, a prominent English nobleman who lived from around 1144 to 1181. He served as Lord High Constable of England and played a significant role in the rebellions against King Henry II.
Another notable bearer of the name was Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, who lived from 1391 to 1447. He was the youngest son of King Henry IV of England and served as the Lord Protector of England during the minority of his nephew, King Henry VI.
In the 16th century, the English clergyman and scholar Humphrey Llwyd (c. 1527 - 1568) made significant contributions to the study of Welsh history and literature. He is best known for his work "Cronica Walliae," which chronicled the history of Wales.
During the 17th century, Humphrey Prideaux (1648 - 1724) was an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Dean of Norwich. He is remembered for his influential work on Old Testament history, "The Old and New Testament Connected in the History of the Jews and Neighbouring Nations."
In the field of science, Humphrey Davy (1778 - 1829) was a prominent English chemist and inventor. He is best known for his pioneering work on the physiological effects of gases, including the discovery of several elements such as sodium, potassium, and calcium.
People
Humphery + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Humphery 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
Humphery: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Humphery?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Humphery 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 Humphery a common name?
We classify Humphery 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, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Humphery most popular?
The single biggest year for Humphery was 1951, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Humphery is about 78 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 Humphery in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Humphery a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Humphery 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 Humphery still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Humphery 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 Humphery 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 Americans are named Humphery?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.