Houghton
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,815 in 1920
0 babies were named Houghton in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryHoughton first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1920, when it reached #3,815.
About the name Houghton
Houghton is a boy name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Houghton for boys from 1916 to 2013, in 4 of those 98 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #3,815 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2013, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1920s | 1.0 | 980,392 boys |
| 2010s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 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 Houghton
What is the origin of the name Houghton?
Houghton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Houghton a boy or girl name?
Houghton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Houghton?
Houghton is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2013. It peaked at #3,815 in 1920.