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Huy

Gender
Male
Meaning
Sending Light Out; Brightness
Origin
Vietnamese

Huy Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,705 baby boys have been named Huy. The name peaked in 1982 with 82 US births that year (rank #999). In 2024, ranked #9300 nationally — 8,301 places below its 1982 peak.

Top States for Huy

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Huy births are: California (488), Texas (194), Louisiana (28).

Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like Huy

If you like Huy's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Bao, Be. Browse all Vietnamese names →

3-Letter Names Starting with H

Names with Huy's exact length and starting letter: Hai, Hal, Ham, Han, Hao.

Quick Facts About Huy

135
Vietnamese baby names in our dictionary
64
Vietnamese male names
17
3-letter H-names in our dictionary
504
H-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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