Humphrey
Humphrey was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1893, when it ranked 678th; the most babies were born in 1924 (22). More babies were named Humphrey in the 1920s than in any other decade.
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- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedboys
- Babies in 2025
- 0boys
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a boy’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 192422 babies
- Total since 1880
- 1,085babies recorded
Humphrey popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies (boys) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | #8,315 | 9 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1990 | #6,055 | 8 |
| 1980 | #4,674 | 8 |
| 1970 | #3,642 | 8 |
| 1960 | #3,191 | 8 |
| 1950 | #2,068 | 14 |
| 1940 | #2,756 | 8 |
| 1930 | #1,858 | 17 |
| 1920 | #1,999 | 17 |
| 1910 | #1,367 | 7 |
| 1900 | #1,406 | 5 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1880 | #982 | 5 |
How popular is Humphrey, counting every spelling?
Humphrey has no other common spelling that sounds the same.
How old are people named Humphrey?
About 500 people born in the US named Humphrey are alive today, with a median age of 56; half are between 35 and 69. That makes Humphrey a name most people associate with older generations.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
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Questions about the name Humphrey
How popular is the name Humphrey?
Humphrey was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1893, when it ranked 678th; the most babies were born in 1924 (22). More babies were named Humphrey in the 1920s than in any other decade.
Is Humphrey a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a boy’s name given the name Humphrey in the US.