Huxley
hux-ley
US Popularity:1160
Origin:British
Meaning:Hugh's meadow, clearing, woodland
Huxley is a boy's name of English origin, widely translated as "Hugh's meadow." Born a genteel surname with some pedigree attached, Huxley is habitual in nature, referring to the original family's estate in Cheshire. Likely the fusing of the name Hucc and the Old English word leah, meaning "clearing," this ancient title whispers of open spaces and possibilities. With untamed wilds and refinement wrapped up in two syllables, there is no better encouragement for baby to venture down the beaten track in pursuit of unclaimed riches.
Huxley Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Huxley is currently #1090 on The Bump
Boy:Huxley is currently #297 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Huxley is currently #1160 in U.S. births
Boy:Huxley is currently #408 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1160
in 2022
- 50
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 423
Ancestry, Huxley Family History
House of Names, Huxley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Behind the Name, Huxley, November 2019
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