Rising since 2018, #778 for boys today.
Popularity of Dutton since 2018
Babies named Dutton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 1,451 |
Meaning & origin
Dutton is a modern surname-turned-first name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2018. As of 2025, it ranks 778, with about 1 in 5,223 baby boys receiving the name. Its peak year so far was 2023, and it has been on a steady upward trajectory since its debut. The name is most popular in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and West Virginia. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it likely derives from an English place name meaning 'settlement on the hill'. Dutton fits a trend of using strong, one-syllable surnames as first names, similar to Hudson or Carson.
Dutton is a transferred use of the English surname, which originates from several places named Dutton in England. The place name likely derives from Old English 'dun' (hill) and 'tun' (enclosure, settlement), meaning 'settlement on the hill'. It first appeared as a given name in the United States in 2018.
Where Dutton is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dut
Sibling names for Dutton
Names that share Dutton's style, for a brother or sister.
