Boy
Hugo
mind, intellect, spirit
About Hugo
This charming name carries a vintage sophistication that feels both classic and contemporary. Hugo has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years, appealing to parents who appreciate names with literary and historical resonance. The name evokes images of intelligence and creativity, perhaps influenced by the celebrated French author Victor Hugo. It possesses a strong, confident sound while maintaining an approachable warmth. Hugo works beautifully across multiple languages and cultures, making it an excellent choice for internationally-minded families. The single-syllable punch followed by the soft vowel ending creates a pleasing rhythm that's easy to pronounce yet distinctive enough to stand out in a classroom.
Popularity of the Name Hugo
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #351 | ||||
| 1881 | #263 | ||||
| 1882 | #419 | ||||
| 1883 | #269 | ||||
| 1884 | #457 | ||||
| 1885 | #287 | ||||
| 1886 | #410 | ||||
| 1887 | #306 | ||||
| 1888 | #356 | ||||
| 1889 | #299 | ||||
| 1890 | #265 | ||||
| 1891 | #328 | ||||
| 1892 | #306 | ||||
| 1893 | #288 | ||||
| 1894 | #311 | ||||
| 1895 | #284 | ||||
| 1896 | #344 | ||||
| 1897 | #396 | ||||
| 1898 | #401 | ||||
| 1899 | #446 | ||||
| 1900 | #484 | ||||
| 1901 | #328 | ||||
| 1902 | #398 | ||||
| 1903 | #493 | ||||
| 1904 | #412 | ||||
| 1905 | #603 | ||||
| 1906 | #426 | ||||
| 1907 | #490 | ||||
| 1908 | #433 | ||||
| 1909 | #464 | ||||
| 1910 | #440 | ||||
| 1911 | #358 | ||||
| 1912 | #373 | ||||
| 1913 | #395 | ||||
| 1914 | #363 | ||||
| 1915 | #385 | ||||
| 1916 | #392 | ||||
| 1917 | #417 | ||||
| 1918 | #435 | ||||
| 1919 | #474 | ||||
| 1920 | #479 | ||||
| 1921 | #429 | ||||
| 1922 | #532 | ||||
| 1923 | #498 | ||||
| 1924 | #491 | ||||
| 1925 | #485 | ||||
| 1926 | #477 | ||||
| 1927 | #533 | ||||
| 1928 | #527 | ||||
| 1929 | #476 | ||||
| 1930 | #499 | ||||
| 1931 | #594 | ||||
| 1932 | #598 | ||||
| 1933 | #686 | ||||
| 1934 | #756 | ||||
| 1935 | #699 | ||||
| 1936 | #703 | ||||
| 1937 | #684 | ||||
| 1938 | #823 | ||||
| 1939 | #848 | ||||
| 1941 | #922 | ||||
| 1942 | #951 | ||||
| 1943 | #811 | ||||
| 1944 | #957 | ||||
| 1945 | #779 | ||||
| 1946 | #858 | ||||
| 1947 | #959 | ||||
| 1949 | #915 | ||||
| 1950 | #893 | ||||
| 1951 | #832 | ||||
| 1952 | #781 | ||||
| 1953 | #849 | ||||
| 1954 | #810 | ||||
| 1955 | #826 | ||||
| 1956 | #877 | ||||
| 1957 | #786 | ||||
| 1958 | #792 | ||||
| 1959 | #770 | ||||
| 1960 | #777 | ||||
| 1961 | #780 | ||||
| 1962 | #699 | ||||
| 1963 | #749 | ||||
| 1964 | #755 | ||||
| 1965 | #674 | ||||
| 1966 | #668 | ||||
| 1967 | #685 | ||||
| 1968 | #610 | ||||
| 1969 | #637 | #315 | |||
| 1970 | #639 | ||||
| 1971 | #574 | #326 | |||
| 1972 | #602 | #335 | |||
| 1973 | #535 | #350 | |||
| 1974 | #502 | #347 | |||
| 1975 | #516 | ||||
| 1976 | #517 | #342 | |||
| 1977 | #518 | #264 | |||
| 1978 | #565 | #359 | |||
| 1979 | #471 | #250 | |||
| 1980 | #457 | #358 | |||
| 1981 | #393 | #275 | |||
| 1982 | #456 | #358 | |||
| 1983 | #493 | #348 | |||
| 1984 | #486 | ||||
| 1985 | #465 | ||||
| 1986 | #454 | ||||
| 1987 | #461 | ||||
| 1988 | #439 | ||||
| 1989 | #407 | #241 | |||
| 1990 | #415 | #357 | |||
| 1991 | #402 | #304 | #125 | ||
| 1992 | #377 | #221 | #215 | #142 | |
| 1993 | #393 | #367 | #164 | ||
| 1994 | #419 | #150 | |||
| 1995 | #432 | #224 | #314 | #173 | |
| 1996 | #432 | #284 | #203 | #162 | |
| 1997 | #429 | #231 | #229 | #247 | #144 |
| 1998 | #416 | #198 | #240 | #305 | #189 |
| 1999 | #406 | #186 | #189 | #186 | #177 |
| 2000 | #399 | #213 | #251 | #198 | #176 |
| 2001 | #396 | #199 | #236 | #170 | #187 |
| 2002 | #368 | #187 | #184 | #197 | #190 |
| 2003 | #365 | #186 | #188 | #182 | #162 |
| 2004 | #366 | #184 | #148 | #230 | #165 |
| 2005 | #371 | #185 | #142 | #174 | #159 |
| 2006 | #370 | #183 | #102 | #193 | #124 |
| 2007 | #400 | #189 | #127 | #211 | #144 |
| 2008 | #388 | #181 | #145 | #174 | #150 |
| 2009 | #407 | #172 | #105 | #129 | #149 |
| 2010 | #440 | #158 | #101 | #145 | #161 |
| 2011 | #439 | #148 | #133 | #117 | #149 |
| 2012 | #433 | #94 | #71 | #129 | #152 |
| 2013 | #439 | #79 | #68 | #107 | #148 |
| 2014 | #436 | #79 | #74 | #97 | #138 |
| 2015 | #432 | #60 | #56 | #91 | #133 |
| 2016 | #430 | #53 | #53 | #89 | #152 |
| 2017 | #416 | #52 | #47 | #94 | #165 |
| 2018 | #422 | #53 | #40 | #90 | #189 |
| 2019 | #462 | #52 | #40 | #80 | #174 |
| 2020 | #421 | #55 | #26 | #100 | #173 |
| 2021 | #437 | #49 | #26 | #66 | #200 |
| 2022 | #400 | #50 | #29 | #55 | #195 |
| 2023 | #415 | #50 | #24 | #59 | #214 |
| 2024 | #404 | #48 | #26 | #64 | #182 |
| 2025 | #378 | #47 | #22 | #43 | #173 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Hugo
- Hugh
- Hugues
- Ugo
Names Similar to Hugo
Nicknames for Hugo
- Hug
- Hugh
- H
Famous People Named Hugo
| Hugo Boss | German fashion designer |
| Hugo Weaving | Australian actor |
| Hugo Chavez | former President of Venezuela |
| Hugo Grotius | Dutch philosopher |
| Hugo Almeida | Portuguese footballer |
| Hugo Lloris | French footballer |
| Hugo Black | American Supreme Court Justice |
| Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto | Finnish architect |
| Hugo Junkers | German aircraft engineer |
| Victor Hugo | French writer and poet |
| Hugo Munsterberg | German-American psychologist |
| Hugo Simberg | Finnish symbolist painter |
| Hugo Pratt | Italian comic book creator |
| Hugo Sanchez | Mexican footballer and coach |
Characters Named Hugo
| Hugo Stiglitz | character from the movie "Inglourious Basterds" |
| Hugo "Hurley" Reyes | Lost |
| Hugo Strange | DC Comics |
| Hugo Cabret | The Invention of Hugo Cabret |
| Hugo Simpson | The Simpsons |
| Hugo Drax | James Bond - Moonraker |
| Hugo Silva | Velvet |
| Hugo Weasley | Harry Potter |
| Hugo "Hurley" Simmons | Glee |
| Hugo Panzer | One Piece |
| Hugo "Hurley" Hurley | Mr. Robot |
| Hugo Garcia | La Casa de Papel |
| Hugo Bader | Falling Skies |
| Hugo Reyes | The Island |
| Hugo Martinez | Narcos |
| Hugo Mendoza | Fruitvale Station |
| Hugo "Hurley" Hernandez | Green Hornet |
| Hugo Bates | Homeland |
| Hugo Lopez | The Book Thief |
| Hugo Danner | Gladiator |