The baby name Hume is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /hjuːm/ or /huːm/ (HYOOM or HOOM).
The baby name Hume is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /hjuːm/ or /huːm/ (HYOOM or HOOM).
Hume is English, Scottish in Origin.
Hume is a Scottish surname-turned-given name from the Borders. It derives from the place-name Home (now Hume) in Berwickshire, seat of Clan Home/Hume. The toponym is usually linked to Old English hām ‘home, homestead,’ though some connect it with holmr ‘islet/dry ground by water.’ As a personal name it conveys ‘from the homestead’ or ‘dweller by the holm,’ and is pronounced hyoom.
Adopted as a given name in the 18th–19th centuries, it often honors the philosopher David Hume, who changed the family spelling from Home to Hume to suit English readers. The name remains rare but cultivated in the English-speaking world; actor Hume Cronyn exemplifies use. Variants include Home (earlier Scottish) and Humes, with English cognates Hulme and Holme.
Hume is rarely chosen. We have only 81 recorded uses of it on record, from 27 countries.
| Hume Cronyn Hume Cronyn was a Canadian actor best known for his work in film and theater. He starred in the movie 'Cocoon' and appeared in 'The Postman Always Rings Twice'. He was also known for his collaborations with his wife, Jessica Tandy, in several stage productions. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 0 | #75 | 2 | 2,372 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #219 | 9 | 4,141 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #920 | 6 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,265 | 8 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,437 | 10 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,684 | 8 | 28,008 |
Hume is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:
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