Total births
1,125
Boys' name · since 1910
Hulon
1,125 babies named Hulon in U.S. Social Security records since 1910, with the highest year being 1920. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,125
- total births
- 1910–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1,125 boys have been named Hulon since 1910, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hulon has been recorded 1,125 times among boys since 1910, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1910 to 1981.
- 1,125 total births
- 1910–1981 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,125 boys have been named Hulon since 1910, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1981.
- 1,125
- total births
- 1910–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Hulon was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
40 babies were named Hulon in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Hulon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hulon's SSA record in two at 1942 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1910, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hulon at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1910
Hulon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–1981
- Peak year (1920)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Hulon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hulon's strongest decade.
304 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Hulon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
169 births
- 1920s
1920s
304 births
- 1930s
1930s
223 births
- 1940s
1940s
180 births
- 1950s
1950s
133 births
- 1960s 57
1960s
57 births
- 1970s 53
1970s
53 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 304 births (27% of all-time use).
How Hulon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hulon's total volume
Hulon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hulon by state
Where Hulon concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 72 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 68 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 68 | 6.0% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 39 | 3.5% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 23 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Hulon's total US births 6.4%
Even split
72 of 1,125 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hulon? ▼
Since 1910, Social Security records show 1,125 babies named Hulon. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 40 births.
When was Hulon most popular? ▼
Hulon was most popular in the 1920s decade with 304 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Hulon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hulon are Texas (72 births), Georgia (68 births), Mississippi (68 births).
How long has the name Hulon been used? ▼
Records for Hulon go back to 1910, giving 72 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Hulon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hulen, Hulan, Hulbert, Hulet, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hulon's data
- Hulon's decade-level peak was the 1920s (304 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Hulons (72 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hulon
Nearby Names Like Hulon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hulon
Hulen Boy
469 births
Hulan Boy
178 births
Hulbert Boy
128 births
Hulet Boy
65 births
Hulett Boy
48 births
Compare Hulon side by side: Hulon vs Hulen Hulon vs Hulan Hulon vs Hulbert
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1910–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hulon: Baby Name Since 1910 - 1,125 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hulon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hulon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.