Cutler
Meaningknife maker · English
- US rank
- #3,089
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,098 in 2014
39 babies were named Cutler in the US in 2025. It has dropped 15 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1985–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 43,860 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cutler, 39 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cutler would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCutler first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #2,098.
- Then vs nowCutler is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 93,458 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 43,860.
- MeaningIn English, Cutler means “knife maker”.
About the name Cutler
Cutler is a boy name of English origin meaning “knife maker”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ler”. US birth records list Cutler for boys from 1985 to 2025, in 37 of those 41 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #2,098 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,089, with 39 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.2 | 862,069 boys |
| 1990s | 5.8 | 171,821 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 82,034 boys |
| 2010s | 23 | 42,772 boys |
| 2020s | 23 | 44,118 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Cutler
What does the name Cutler mean?
Cutler means “knife maker” in English.
What is the origin of the name Cutler?
Cutler has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Cutler a boy or girl name?
Cutler is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cutler?
Cutler ranked #3,089 for US boys in 2025, given to 39 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#2,098).