Cutler
Cutler is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Maker or seller of knives; cutler.
Origin and history
Cutler is an English surname turned given name that traditionally referred to an occupational knife maker or seller of cutlery. It derived from the Old French word 'coutelier', which stems from the Latin 'cultellus' (a small knife). In the United States, Cutler remains a rare given name, though it has seen steady, low-level use as an occupational surname choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,042 babies in the United States have been named Cutler since 1880. It ranks #3643 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1692.
States where it is most popular
- UT (45.8 %)
- GA (15 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- TN (9.3 %)
- CA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 244 |
| 2010-2019 | 440 |
| 2020-2029 | 235 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the medieval trade of making and sharpening cutting tools, from the Old French 'coutelier'.
- Like many modern male names, Cutler transitioned from a family surname to a first name in English-speaking countries.