Hue
Pronunciation: [ hy-OO ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Hue first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 246 babies have been named Hue in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hue is past its peak , currently ranked #35,082 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,082
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Hue is also used as a girl name, ranked #33958.
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Old English origin
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African-American creative origin
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Hebrew via Spanish origin
"flowing down, descending (Jordan River)"
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About the Name Hue
Hue is a boy name .
Is Hue a boy or girl name? Hue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,082 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,958. Hue is more commonly used as a girl name.
Hue is currently ranked #35,082 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Hue include Huey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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