The name Huxley is a girl's name meaning "inhospitable place".

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Huxley is an increasingly popular surname-name for baby boys in the US and now is beginning to be used for girls as well. The -ley suffix, usually denoting a place, is common in names for both genders but more often for girls. Last year, about 30 baby girls were named Huxley in the US, versus about 350 baby boys.

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The name Huxley peaked for girls at #2834 in 2021. The name is most popular in HUXLEY, HUXLEY, and HUXLEY. Huxley is also used for boys, ranking #736 in 2025.

The name Huxley is a boy's name of English origin meaning "inhospitable place".

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Huxley is definitely rising as a surname name, with its X that makes almost any name cooler. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015. The modern nicknames Hux and Huck certainly don't hurt.
Last year, about 370 babies were named Huxley in the US, more than 90 percent of them male. Huxley honors writer Aldous, author of Brave New World, and other members of his distinguished family.

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The name Huxley is currently ranked #736 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #537 in 2020. The name is most popular in HUXLEY, HUXLEY, and HUXLEY. Huxley is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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