Houston
Houston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hugh's town or settlement of Hugh.
Origin and history
Houston originated as a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning 'Hugh's town.' It is famously associated with the largest city in Texas, named after Sam Houston. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a masculine given name since the 19th century.
Popularity in the United States
18,104 babies in the United States have been named Houston since 1880. It ranks #873 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #669.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.7 %)
- TN (11.9 %)
- AL (10.9 %)
- MS (7.4 %)
- LA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 162 |
| 1890-1900 | 185 |
| 1900-1910 | 305 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,117 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,579 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,097 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,093 |
| 1950-1960 | 839 |
| 1960-1970 | 634 |
| 1970-1980 | 482 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,164 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,302 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,198 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,621 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,326 |
Famous people named Houston
- Houston Nutt: Football Coach, Athlete
Fun facts
- The city of Houston, Texas, was named after Sam Houston, the general who secured the independence of Texas.
- The original village of Houston in Renfrewshire, Scotland, was documented in the 12th century as 'Hugo's villa'.