Rising since 1991, #2,167 for boys today.
Popularity of Hutton since 1987
Babies named Hutton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 33 |
| 2000s | 0 | 119 |
| 2010s | 23 | 212 |
| 2020s | 36 | 316 |
Meaning & origin
Hutton is a surname style name that has been gaining traction in the United States since the early 1990s. First recorded in 1987, it saw a slow but steady rise, achieving its peak rank of 2,167 in 2025. That year, roughly 1 in 25,880 boys received the name. The name is most common in southern states like Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. As a transferred surname, Hutton fits well with the trend of using family names as first names, offering a distinguished yet approachable sound. Its upward trajectory since 1991 suggests it may continue to climb in popularity, though it remains a relatively uncommon choice.
Hutton is a transferred use of the English surname, which derives from any of several places named Hutton, from Old English 'hoh' (spur of a hill) and 'tun' (settlement, enclosure). The surname is common in northern England and Scotland. As a given name, Hutton has seen occasional modern usage, particularly in the United States.
Where Hutton is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Hutton
Names that share Hutton's style, for a brother or sister.
