Huston
MeaningHugh's town · English form of Houston
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #613 in 1908
10 babies were named Huston in the US in 2025. It has dropped 177 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Huston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Huston, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Huston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHuston has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Hustons, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1908, when it ranked #613. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHuston has slipped 177 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningHuston is an English form of Houston, which means “Hugh's town”.
About the name Huston
Huston is a boy name of English origin meaning “Hugh's town”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Huston for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 136 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1908, when it ranked #613 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 31 | 31,766 boys |
| 1890s | 43 | 23,348 boys |
| 1900s | 74 | 13,483 boys |
| 1910s | 50 | 19,920 boys |
| 1920s | 43 | 23,180 boys |
| 1930s | 36 | 27,878 boys |
| 1940s | 20 | 51,046 boys |
| 1950s | 8.7 | 114,548 boys |
| 1960s | 5.5 | 182,149 boys |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 249,377 boys |
| 1980s | 5.5 | 180,505 boys |
| 1990s | 9.2 | 108,460 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 94,607 boys |
| 2010s | 8.0 | 125,313 boys |
| 2020s | 7.6 | 131,291 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 Huston
What does the name Huston mean?
Huston means “Hugh's town” in English, as a form of Houston.
What is the origin of the name Huston?
Huston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Huston a boy or girl name?
Huston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Huston?
Huston ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1908 (#613).