Total births
1,085
Boys' name · since 1880
Humphrey
Humphrey has 1,085 recorded births since 1880 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1924 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8999
- among boys today
- 1,085
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Humphrey is the #8999 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,085 recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Humphrey recorded 1,085 times among boys since 1880, holding rank #8999 nationally today, ahead of 37% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2024.
- #8999 among boys today
- 1,085 born since 1880
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Humphrey is currently the #8999 boys' name in America, more common than 37% of boys - 1,085 born since 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
- #8999
- among boys today
- 1,085
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Humphrey vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8999
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 37% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Humphrey was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
22 babies were named Humphrey in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
How Humphrey compares
1,085 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Humphrey's all-time total is 196% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Humphrey | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,085 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 23 | 22,252 |
Humphrey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Humphrey splits its recorded history at 1951: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1880 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Humphrey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1924
Current rank
#8,999
Active since
1880
Humphrey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2024
- Peak year (1924)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 145 years of records
Humphrey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Humphrey's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Humphrey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 50
1880s
50 births
- 1890s 32
1890s
32 births
- 1900s 29
1900s
29 births
- 1910s
1910s
137 births
- 1920s
1920s
151 births
- 1930s
1930s
97 births
- 1940s
1940s
101 births
- 1950s
1950s
142 births
- 1960s
1960s
100 births
- 1970s 57
1970s
57 births
- 1980s 56
1980s
56 births
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
- 2000s 25
2000s
25 births
- 2010s 41
2010s
41 births
- 2020s 29
2020s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 151 births (14% of all-time use).
How Humphrey 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 Humphrey's total volume
Humphrey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Humphrey by state
Where Humphrey concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.5% |
Massachusetts share of Humphrey's total US births 0.6%
Even split
6 of 1,085 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Humphrey? ▼
1,085 babies have been named Humphrey since 1880. It currently ranks #8999 among boys. The peak year was 1924 with 22 births.
When was Humphrey most popular? ▼
Humphrey was most popular in the 1920s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Humphrey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Humphrey are Massachusetts (6 births), Kentucky (5 births).
How long has the name Humphrey been used? ▼
Records for Humphrey go back to 1880, giving 145 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Humphrey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Humberto, Humza, Humbert, Humzah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Humphrey's data
- Humphrey's decade-level peak was the 1920s (151 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Massachusetts records the most Humphreys (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts 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 Humphrey
Nearby Names Like Humphrey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Humphrey
Humberto Boy
#1784 16,983 births
Humza Boy
#4141 1,328 births
Humbert Boy
431 births
Humzah Boy
166 births
Humaid Boy
#9774 25 births
Compare Humphrey side by side: Humphrey vs Humberto Humphrey vs Humza Humphrey vs Humbert
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Humphrey
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, 1880–2024 (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. "Humphrey: #8999 Boys' Name - 1,085 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/humphrey. 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 Humphrey 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.