Heston
Heston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement in the brushwood or place of the hares.
Origin and history
Heston is a masculine name of Old English origin, historically used as a habitational surname derived from places meaning 'settlement in the brushwood' or 'hare enclave'. It has seen modest but steady usage as a given name in the United States, often chosen for its traditional, surname-as-first-name appeal. Its usage has grown slightly in recent years while remaining relatively uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
1,613 babies in the United States have been named Heston since 1880. It ranks #3149 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1587.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50 %)
- UT (17.6 %)
- OK (12.8 %)
- CA (7 %)
- AR (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 106 |
| 1990-2000 | 158 |
| 2000-2010 | 327 |
| 2010-2019 | 576 |
| 2020-2029 | 340 |
Famous people named Heston
- Heston Blumenthal: Chef, Restaurateur
Fun facts
- Heston originates from a historic area in West London, documented in medieval records.
- It follows the popular modern trend of adopting traditional English habitational surnames as given names.