Sutton
Sutton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
South town or south settlement.
Origin and history
Sutton originated as an Old English surname and place name meaning 'south town' or 'south settlement'. Historically used primarily as a surname, it has gained popularity as a unisex given name in the United States, including a notable surge for boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
7,351 babies in the United States have been named Sutton since 1880. It ranks #1411 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #449.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.5 %)
- TN (6.1 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
- OK (4.8 %)
- NC (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 22 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 241 |
| 2000-2010 | 743 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,250 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,020 |
Famous people named Sutton
- Sutton Smith: American football player
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone living in or near one of the many places named Sutton in England.
- While historically more common as a surname, Sutton has seen a sharp increase in usage for boys in the U.S. since 2020.