Hugo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Hugo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Hugo?
Hugo is spelled H-U-G-O. The name has 4 letters.
Hugo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Hugo means “heart,” “mind,” or “spirit.”
- Origin
- Hugo is commonly associated with the Germanic element “hug,” which means “heart,” “mind,” or “spirit.”
- Pronunciation
- HYOO-goh · 2 syllables
Hugo Popularity in 2025
Rank#377
Recorded Births837
- Boys usage rose 27 places to #377 and recorded 38 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Hugo Mean?
Hugo means “heart,” “mind,” or “spirit.”
Origin: Hugo is commonly associated with the Germanic element “hug,” which means “heart,” “mind,” or “spirit.”
How Do You Pronounce Hugo?
PronunciationHYOO-goh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Hugo?
- History
- The name Hugo has been documented in historical records from medieval Germanic-speaking regions.
Hugo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 837 | #377 |
| 2024 | Boys | 799 | #404 |
| 2023 | Boys | 771 | #415 |
| 2022 | Boys | 800 | #399 |
| 2021 | Boys | 714 | #437 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 709 | #421 |
| 2019 | Boys | 648 | #462 |
| 2018 | Boys | 733 | #422 |
| 2017 | Boys | 750 | #416 |
| 2016 | Boys | 724 | #430 |
| 2015 | Boys | 708 | #432 |
| 2014 | Boys | 695 | #436 |
| 2013 | Boys | 656 | #438 |
| 2012 | Boys | 639 | #433 |
| 2011 | Boys | 618 | #439 |
| 2010 | Boys | 616 | #440 |
| 2009 | Boys | 722 | #407 |
| 2008 | Boys | 779 | #388 |
| 2007 | Boys | 740 | #400 |
| 2006 | Boys | 811 | #370 |
| 2005 | Boys | 796 | #371 |
| 2004 | Boys | 759 | #366 |
| 2003 | Boys | 727 | #365 |
When Was Hugo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
837 recorded births
National rank #377
2006 · Boys
811 recorded births
National rank #370
2022 · Boys
800 recorded births
National rank #399
2024 · Boys
799 recorded births
National rank #404
Where Hugo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WA | #196 | 44 |
| NH | #230 | 5 |
| NV | #243 | 12 |
| MA | #246 | 24 |
| CA | #273 | 136 |
| OR | #281 | 15 |
| CO | #293 | 22 |
| NE | #293 | 8 |