Dutton
Dutton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dudda's farmstead or settlement.
Origin and history
Dutton is an English surname turned given name, historically derived from a placename meaning Dudda's settlement. Its usage as a male first name in the United States surged rapidly after 2020 due to pop culture influence. It offers a rugged, traditional English surname feel with a contemporary spike in popularity.
Popularity in the United States
1,456 babies in the United States have been named Dutton since 1880. It ranks #3271 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #873.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.7 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- TN (5.7 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- OK (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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,451 |
Fun facts
- Virtually all recorded U.S. usage of Dutton as a first name occurred after 2020, driven by the prominent family surname in the television series Yellowstone.
- The name original designated several places in England, including parishes in Cheshire and Lancashire.