Hugh
Pronunciation: [ hy-OO ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Hugh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 34 babies have been named Hugh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hugh is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,991 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,991
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Hugh is also used as a boy name, ranked #765.
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Medieval Latin origin
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About the Name Hugh
Hugh is a girl name .
Is Hugh a boy or girl name? Hugh is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,991 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #765. Hugh is more commonly used as a boy name.
Hugh is currently ranked #69,991 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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