Hugo
Pronunciation: [ hy-OOG-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Hugo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 36 babies have been named Hugo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hugo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,197 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,197
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Sibling Match
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Also a Boy Name
Hugo is also used as a boy name, ranked #405.
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About the Name Hugo
Hugo is a girl name .
Is Hugo a boy or girl name? Hugo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,197 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #405. Hugo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Hugo is currently ranked #33,197 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis