Huey means mind or spirit — from the Germanic/Old French. Huey P. Newton IS the co-founder of the Black Panthers — one of the most important civil rights leaders. Huey Lewis IS 80s rock's most joyful. Two syllables of the most important civil rights founder, Black-Panthers, AND 80s rock's most joyful.
Huey P. Newton co-founded the Black Panthers.One of the most important civil rights leaders.Huey Lewis IS 80s rock's most joyful.Two syllables with a warm, French sound: HYOO-ee.The most dually revolutionary-AND-joyful.
Newton co-founded the Black Panthers — most important. Lewis IS 80s rock's most joyful.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Germanic; Newton (1942–1989); Huey Lewis.
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Today
Huey remains a beloved choice, ranking #3826 in the US. 7,060 babies have been named Huey since 1880.
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How popular is Huey?
1935peak year
Huey reached its widest reach during the Great Depression years. In 1935, 494 babies received the name (ranked #237). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #3826), with about 31 babies given the name annually. Huey has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 7,060 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Huey's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — spirited adventure. People named Huey tend to be warm, revolutionary, and gifted at being the Panthers founder AND 80s most joyful.
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