Hutton
Meaningsettlement on a ridge · English
- US rank
- #2,167
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,167 in 2025
66 babies were named Hutton in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,177 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hutton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,907 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hutton, 66 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hutton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHutton first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearHutton is at its all-time high right now: #2,167 in 2025.
- Then vs nowHutton is 8.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 25,907.
- TrendHutton has climbed 1,177 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,167. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedHutton is most popular in Tennessee, where it ranks #672. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlHutton is given to both boys and girls: 84% of the 79 babies named Hutton in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Hutton means “settlement on a ridge”.
About the name Hutton
Hutton is a boy name of English origin meaning “settlement on a ridge”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Hutton for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 32 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,167 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,167, with 66 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1990s | 1.7 | 581,395 boys |
| 2000s | 6.0 | 168,067 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 88,417 boys |
| 2020s | 30 | 32,787 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 Hutton
What does the name Hutton mean?
Hutton means “settlement on a ridge” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hutton?
Hutton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hutton a boy or girl name?
Hutton is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Hutton?
Hutton ranked #2,167 for US boys in 2025, given to 66 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,167).