Huxley Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Huxley popped up as a name in England thanks to the Norman Conquest in 1066.

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A Deep Dive

Huxley Overview

Meaning

Hugh’s meadow, inhospitable place

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from Old English, combining “Hucc” (a personal name) and “leah” (meaning “meadow” or “clearing”)​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈhʌksli/

Popularity

Huxley has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, notably in the USA and the UK. In 2023, it ranked #617 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Unique, Uncommon, Cool

Associated Traits

Adventurous, strong, modern, intelligent

Name Day

March 13th
A Deep Dive

Huxley Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Huxlee, Huxleigh, Huxly, Huxlea, Huxlee, Huxleah, Huxlynn, Huxleigh, Huxlen, Huxlyn

Common Nicknames

Hux, Huck, Huxie, Lee, Lex, Lux, Huxi, Xley, X, Huxi

Diminutives

Huck, Lux, Huxy, Lexi, Huxi, Lee, Xley, Hux, X

Famous People

  • Aldous Huxley
    (English Writer)
  • Thomas Henry Huxley
    (English Biologist)
  • Julian Huxley
    (English Biologist)
  • Andrew Huxley
    (British Physiologist)
  • Elspeth Huxley
    (British Writer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Lenina Huxley
    ("Demolition Man" Film)
  • "Huxley Pig"
    (TV Series)
  • "Huxley"
    (MMO Game)

Places

  • Huxley City
    (Iowa, USA)
  • Huxley Village
    (Texas, USA)
  • Huxley Village
    (Cheshire, England)
  • Huxley Hamlet
    (Alberta, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Huxley?

Huxley means “Hugh’s meadow” or “inhospitable place,” depicting a blend of natural beauty and rugged resilience.

What Is the Origin of The Name Huxley?

Huxley has English origins, derived from an Old English surname. It combines “Hugh,” a personal name, and “ley,” meaning “meadow” or “clearing,” signifying a connection to nature and landscapes.

Huxley Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Huxley in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5852021#6112022#6172023
Top 3 Rankings#5392020#5852021#5882019

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Huxley

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023617
(-6 from 2022)
451
(-6 from 2022)
0.02463
2022611
(-26 from 2021)
457
(-18 from 2021)
0.02440
2021585
(-46 from 2020)
475
(-49 from 2020)
0.02535
2020539
(+49 from 2019)
524
(+53 from 2019)
0.02833
2019588
(+78 from 2018)
471
(+92 from 2018)
0.02451
2018666
(+126 from 2017)
379
(+88 from 2017)
0.01950
2017792
(+74 from 2016)
291
(+32 from 2016)
0.01470
2016866
(+92 from 2015)
259
(+44 from 2015)
0.01279
2015958
(+396 from 2014)
215
(+89 from 2014)
0.01052
20141354
(+407 from 2013)
126
(+44 from 2013)
0.00615
20131761
(-50 from 2012)
82
(-6 from 2012)
0.00406
20121711
(+393 from 2011)
88
(+25 from 2011)
0.00434
20112104
(+721 from 2010)
63
(+21 from 2010)
0.00310
20102825
(+894 from 2009)
42
(+14 from 2009)
0.00204
20093719
(+24 from 2008)
28
No change from 2008
0.00132
20083743
(+1918 from 2007)
28
(+13 from 2007)
0.00128
20075661
(+3069 from 2006)
15
(+7 from 2006)
0.00068
20068730
(-2506 from 2005)
8
(-4 from 2005)
0.00036
20056224
(+5127 from 2004)
12
(+7 from 2004)
0.00056
200411351
(-2897 from 2002)
5
(-2 from 2002)
0.00024
20030
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0.0000
20028454
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0.00034
20010
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American States Popularity Rankings for Huxley

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#8872021#9712022#13222023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#8782021#9582022#8312023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2472021#1652022#1832023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2302021#2442022#3032023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2332021#2612022#2442023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4952021#6242022#5662023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6462021#5452022#5072023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5422021#8402022#5462023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3552021#2882022#4652023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4532021#5492022#3672023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4492021#4932022#5792023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#9342021#7702022#6972023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2432021#2962022#4092023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3192021#2102022#1682023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#9232021#8852022#4622023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5252021#7062022#8842023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4412021#4962022#5502023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5212021#6822022#7582023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3942021#3962022#5402023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5942021#6762022#6622023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#12742021#8552022#16552023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4762021#4442022#3792023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5472021#4282022#4742023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3482021#4412022#4112023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2752021#1612022#1132023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7122020#5332021#4542022

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#9632020#5932021#7322023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6382019#5372020#7752023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3552019#2892021#2172023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4722019#7482021#5442023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#8062021#8262022#5292023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6592020#6782021#5052022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3492020#3602022#3192023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2552019#2482020#1832022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7572020#5732022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1842021#2122022

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#8342020#10922022

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#8322018#8682020

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4792018

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1942022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2602020

Popularity Rankings for Huxley in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2312021#2892022#2552023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3412019#3182020#3132021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3522021#3572022#4502023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#10002017

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Huxley a Name for Boys or Girls?

Huxley is typically a male name. This usage stems from its origins as an English surname, which has historically been more common for boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Huxley

Huxley in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Aldous Huxley (Writer, 1894-1963): An English writer and philosopher known for his novels and essays, particularly "Brave New World."
  • Thomas Henry Huxley (Biologist, 1825-1895): An English biologist known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
  • Julian Huxley (Biologist, 1887-1975): An English evolutionary biologist, eugenicist, and the first Director-General of UNESCO.
  • Andrew Huxley (Physiologist, 1917-2012): A British physiologist and biophysicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1963.
  • Elspeth Huxley (Writer, 1907-1997): A British writer, journalist, and broadcaster known for her books about colonial Kenya.
  • Lenina Huxley ("Demolition Man," 1993 Film): A police officer in a dystopian future who partners with John Spartan to capture a dangerous criminal.
  • "Huxley Pig" (1989 TV Series): An animated children's series about a pig with a vivid imagination who dreams of various adventures.
  • "Huxley" (2006 MMO Game): A massively multiplayer online first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world.
  • Huxley City (Iowa, USA): A city in Story County, known for its small-town charm and being part of the Ames Metropolitan Statistical Area.
  • Huxley Village (Texas, USA): A village in Shelby County, noted for its rural setting and community spirit .
  • Huxley Village (Cheshire, England): A small rural village and former civil parish, now part of Hargrave and Huxley, known for its picturesque countryside.
  • Huxley Hamlet (Alberta, Canada): A hamlet in Kneehill County, known for its agricultural background and tight-knit community .

Similar Names to Huxley

  • Huxleigh
  • Huxly
  • Huxlea
  • Huck
  • Luxley
  • Axley
  • Huxen
  • Huxland
  • Huxlor
  • Huxle

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