Rising since 1992, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Kutter since 1990
Babies named Kutter per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 232 |
| 2020s | 152 |
Meaning & origin
Kutter is a modern American first name with roots in the English surname Cutter, an occupational name for a knife maker or cloth cutter. First recorded in U.S. births in 1990, it has been steadily rising in usage, particularly since 1992, and reached its peak rank of 3,658 in 2023 (with a 1-in-56,936 rate in 2025). The name is most concentrated in Texas, reflecting a preference for distinctive, surname-style given names. Its trajectory suggests continued modest growth, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with a rugged, occupational feel.
The name Kutter is a modern American coinage, likely derived from the English surname Cutter, which itself originated as an occupational name for a knife maker or a tailor's cutter. Its use as a first name is recent, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1990, and it has seen a gradual rise in popularity, particularly in Texas.
Where Kutter is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kutt, Kut
Variants: Cutter
Sibling names for Kutter
Names that share Kutter's style, for a brother or sister.
