Hugo
Hugo first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 837 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 837.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hugo popular?
Near its peak Hugo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 4,630 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,787 | |
| 2000s | 7,324 | |
| 1990s | 5,611 | |
| 1980s | 3,732 | |
| 1970s | 2,271 | |
| 1960s | 1,198 | |
| 1950s | 794 | |
| 1940s | 529 | |
| 1930s | 812 | |
| 1920s | 1,543 | |
| 1910s | 1,412 | |
| 1900s | 251 | |
| 1890s | 311 | |
| 1880s | 277 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hugo mean?
From the Germanic hug, “mind,” “heart” or “intellect.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hugo mean?
Hugo means Mind, intellect. From the Germanic hug, “mind,” “heart” or “intellect.”
What is the origin of the name Hugo?
Hugo is of Germanic origin.
How do you pronounce Hugo?
Hugo is pronounced “HYOO-goh.”
Is Hugo a boy or a girl name?
Hugo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Hugo a popular name right now?
Hugo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Hugo?
In 2025, Hugo ranked #378 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hugo most popular?
Hugo was most popular in 2025, when about 837 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Hugo?
Names similar to Hugo include Hugh, Otto, Felix, Leo.
What names go well with Hugo?
Germanic names that pair well with Hugo include Robert, William, Charles, Emma, Walter.