Rising since 1989, #181 for girls today.
Popularity of Sutton since 1912
Babies named Sutton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 22 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 56 | 0 |
| 1970s | 19 | 5 |
| 1980s | 33 | 70 |
| 1990s | 137 | 241 |
| 2000s | 386 | 743 |
| 2010s | 3,738 | 2,250 |
| 2020s | 8,297 | 4,020 |
Meaning & origin
Sutton began appearing as a given name in the United States in 1963, though it remained rare for several decades. Its ascent accelerated from 1989, and by 2025 it reached its peak at rank 181, with roughly 1 in every 947 newborns receiving the name. The surname-turned-first-name has become particularly favored in the states of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Arkansas, reflecting a broader trend toward surname-style names with a crisp, unisex appeal. Sutton's rise mirrors the popularity of similar names like Collins, Oakley, and Juniper, which also blend traditional surname roots with modern, accessible sounds.
Sutton is a habitational surname derived from Old English 'sūð' (south) and 'tūn' (enclosure, settlement). It originally referred to someone who lived in or near a southern settlement. As a given name, it gained modern popularity as a surname-turned-first-name for both boys and girls, especially in the United States starting in the late 20th century.
Where Sutton is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sutt, Sutty
Sibling names for Sutton
Names that share Sutton's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ellery, Hadley, Collins, Blair, Peyton, Holland, Lainey, Oakley, Sevyn, Stevie, Larkin, Albany, Berlyn, Kennedee, Landrey, Londen, Baylea, Breslin, Lawsyn, Rawlings, Witney, Brindley, Marsali, Portland, Storey
Brothers: Walker, Graham, Reid, Brooks, Wells, Banks, Benson, Colter, Gibson, Jameson, Kayce, Shelton, Stetson, Brixton, Copeland, Hampton, Mcarthur, Raylon, Bowman, Briston, Calloway, Castle, Drayson, Eastin, Hinton, Holton, Hutson, Lofton, Peterson, Rollins, Ruston, Slayton, Suede, Whitfield, Ashford, Barkley, Beckem, Brasen, Chatham, Dansby, Dexton, Fowler, Grayland, Herndon, Kempton, Rawlins, Redford, Riggins, Rockland, Rucker, Slayden, Tipton, Whittaker, Deadrick, Brittian, Broxton, Cleburne, Criston, Moxley, Traeger, Trammell, Whitton
Names like Sutton
Names whose popularity has moved with Sutton's over the last 50 years.
