Declining since 2004, #2,676 for boys today.
Popularity of Cutter since 1983
Babies named Cutter per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 278 |
| 2000s | 638 |
| 2010s | 463 |
| 2020s | 240 |
Meaning & origin
Cutter is a modern American given name that emerged from an English occupational surname. First recorded as a given name in 1983, it saw its peak popularity in 2003 and has since declined, with a trajectory of falling usage after 2004. In 2025, it ranked 2,676 with approximately 1 in 35,585 boys receiving the name. The name is most commonly found in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas, reflecting a regional preference for strong, monosyllabic occupational names. Cutter fits a trend of surname names that evoke a sense of skill and craftsmanship, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding choice.
Cutter is an English occupational surname for someone who cut cloth, leather, or stone, or who used a cutting tool. It dates to the Middle Ages and was occasionally adopted as a given name, particularly in the United States during the late 20th century. The name is associated with a rugged, outdoorsy image and has been used primarily for boys.
Where Cutter is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Cutter
Names that share Cutter's style, for a brother or sister.
