Declining since 2015, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Haston since 1914
Babies named Haston per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Haston's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Haston is a rare American given name that first appeared on the Social Security rolls in 1914, its peak year, when it was most frequently bestowed. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, particularly after 2015, when it entered a clear falling trajectory. In 2025, it was given to approximately 1 in every 284,679 boys, placing it at rank 10,695. The name appears to be a transferred use of an English surname, likely derived from a place name combining elements for 'heath' or 'brushwood' and 'settlement.' Without strong ties to any single state or region, Haston remains a quiet, low-frequency choice, emblematic of a bygone era's naming conventions. Parents today selecting Haston are likely drawn to its rare, surname-feel and understated simplicity.
Haston is likely a locational surname or place name derived from Old English elements 'hæst' (brushwood, thicket) or 'hǣð' (heath) combined with 'tūn' (enclosure, settlement). It may share roots with the more common surname Hastings. As a given name, it has been used sparingly in the United States since the early 20th century, but never achieved widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Haston
Names that share Haston's style, for a brother or sister.
