Hughie is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #10068 in 2025 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 8 births ranking #9221. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 244,011 boys born was named Hughie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Hughie is the affectionate short form of Hugh and carries the same older meaning family linked with mind or spirit. It feels cheerful, vintage, and very personable.
The name works mainly as a nickname form, but modern taste for friendly old-fashioned short names has made it feel perfectly usable on its own. It carries a lot of warmth for such a small name.