Hutton
Hutton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement on a hill or high ridge.
Origin and history
Hutton is an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'settlement on a high ridge or promontory'. Traditionally used as a family name, it has recently risen in popularity in the U.S. as a trendy given name. Its usage reflects a broader American preference for geographic and surname-based baby names.
Popularity in the United States
685 babies in the United States have been named Hutton since 1880. It ranks #3991 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1611.
States where it is most popular
- TX (41.6 %)
- TN (36 %)
- GA (8 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
- AR (4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 33 |
| 2000-2010 | 119 |
| 2010-2019 | 212 |
| 2020-2029 | 316 |
Fun facts
- Derived from Old English 'hōh' (promontory) and 'tūn' (enclosure or settlement), referencing various locations across Northern England.
- Nearly half of all recorded U.S. births for boys named Hutton have occurred since 2020.