Humphrey
Pronunciation: [ h-UHMFR-ee ]
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Humphrey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 488 babies have been named Humphrey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Humphrey is past its peak , currently ranked #11,271 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,271
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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"Royal meadow; kings clearing"
#11,371 in US
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"noble, exalted"
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#11,238 in US
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#11,120 in US
Greek origin
"rose"
#11,247 in US
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"short form of Critias"
#11,356 in US
Irish origin
#11,285 in US
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About the Name Humphrey
Humphrey is a boy name .
Humphrey is currently ranked #11,271 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Humphrey include Hum, Hump, Humpy, Humpie, Humph, Humphy, Humphie, Rey, Reyie, Huy, Huie, and Humkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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