Hux
An obscure Old English name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 129 living Americans carry the first name Hux. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hux today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hux births was 2023 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hux. 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.
People living today
129
~ 1 in 2,657,010 Americans
Peak year
2023
26 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,585
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Hux: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hux from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 96 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hux 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 Hux 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 Hux
The given name Hux is an ancient Germanic name with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old High German word "huhha," which means "hill" or "mound." The name's etymology suggests that it may have been initially given to individuals who lived on or near a hill or elevated terrain.
In the early medieval period, the name Hux was prevalent among various Germanic tribes, including the Franks, Saxons, and Alemanni. It gained popularity as a first name during the Merovingian and Carolingian dynasties, which ruled over parts of modern-day France, Germany, and the Low Countries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hux can be found in the 8th century Frankish annals, where it was mentioned as the name of a nobleman who served under Charlemagne, the Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor. This historical figure, known as Hux of Aachen, was a trusted advisor and military commander during Charlemagne's reign.
In the 11th century, a notable bearer of the name Hux was Hux of Burgundy, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the First Crusade. He was among the knights who accompanied Godfrey of Bouillon on the successful campaign to capture Jerusalem in 1099.
During the High Middle Ages, the name Hux gained prominence in various European regions, including Germany, the Netherlands, and England. One notable figure from this period was Hux von Köln, a 13th-century German architect and mason who oversaw the construction of the iconic Cologne Cathedral.
In the 15th century, Hux de Witte, a Dutch painter and illuminator, gained recognition for his intricate and vibrant manuscript illustrations. His works can be found in various religious and historical texts from that era.
Another prominent bearer of the name Hux was Sir Hux Cavendish, an English courtier and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between England and other European nations.
While the name Hux has become less common in modern times, it has left a lasting legacy throughout history, with various notable individuals bearing this ancient Germanic moniker.
People
Hux + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hux 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
Hux: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hux?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hux 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 2,657,010 US residents.
Is Hux a common name?
We classify Hux as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 130 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hux most popular?
The single biggest year for Hux was 2023, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hux is about 5 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 Hux in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hux a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hux 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 Hux still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hux 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 Hux 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 have Hux as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Hux, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.