How Many People Are Named Huxley?
Complete statistics for the name Huxley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Huxley is a very rare name for boys, with only 4,799 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 68,763 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 4,835 under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 7All 4,835 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Huxley Through the Generations
Huxley has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2020 with 572 births. This name's rise is recent, with all its bearers being under 30, indicating it's a choice for younger parents. The average age of those named Huxley is 7, showing it's still climbing in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Huxley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Huxley
How Many People Have the Name Huxley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 632 people in the United States currently share the name Huxley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 524,445 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Huxley a Common or Rare Name?
Huxley is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Huxley Mean?
Huxley means "creative variant of Hux" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Huxley in SSA data, approximately 90% are male and 10% are female.
When Was Huxley Most Popular?
The name Huxley reached peak popularity in 2020, with 572 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Huxley?
Approximately 632 people named Huxley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 632. That works out to roughly 1 in 524,445 Americans.
Is Huxley a rare name?
Huxley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 524,445 Americans has this name.
What does the name Huxley mean?
Huxley means "creative variant of Hux" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Huxley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 90% of people named Huxley are male and 10% are female.
When was Huxley most popular?
Huxley peaked in 2020 with 572 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.