Sutton Unisex

Popularity: #174 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SUT-un //ˈsʌtən//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: Old English: 'from the southern town'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sutton originates from Old English, derived from the elements "sūþ," meaning "south," and "tūn," meaning "town" or "settlement." This etymological root reflects a geographic designation, indicating a settlement located to the south of a particular point. The name was historically used as a surname before transitioning into a given name, particularly in English-speaking regions.

The surname Sutton can be traced back to various locations in England, with several villages named Sutton, which were recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, signifying their importance in medieval England. Throughout history, the name Sutton has been associated with notable figures and places.

In the 12th century, the Sutton family became prominent in England, with members serving in various capacities, including as knights and landowners. The name has also been linked to several historical events and locations, such as Sutton Coldfield, which was granted a royal charter in the 13th century.

The name appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its longstanding presence in English history. Culturally, the name Sutton carries connotations of stability and rootedness, reflecting its origins as a name tied to settlement and community.

It has been used in literature and art, symbolizing a connection to the land and heritage. The diminutive form "Sutty" has also been noted in some contexts, although it is less common.

Overall, Sutton embodies a rich historical and cultural significance, representing a blend of geographic identity and familial legacy.

Famous people named Sutton

In this section, you will find notable people named Sutton. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sutton who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Sutton who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Sutton Foster is an actress and singer best known for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, and Bunheads.

Sutton Hoo is an archaeological site best known for the discovery of a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon ship burial.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sutton was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Sutton has ranked as high as #232 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Sutton has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sutton is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sutton was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sutton.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,715 1,018 1,697
2024 2,275 714 1,561
2023 2,158 698 1,460
2022 1,937 567 1,370
2021 1,793 544 1,249
2020 1,439 479 960
2019 1,175 420 755
2018 874 292 582
2017 779 279 500
2016 680 246 434
2015 640 217 423
2014 567 206 361
2013 500 184 316
2012 404 161 243
2011 198 125 73
2010 171 120 51
2009 171 120 51
2008 192 145 47
2007 160 118 42
2006 115 68 47
2005 109 69 40
2004 89 54 35
2003 107 61 46
2002 69 36 33
2001 56 31 25
2000 61 41 20
1999 67 42 25
1998 48 33 15
1997 49 31 18
1996 36 21 15
1995 31 23 8
1994 41 31 10
1993 33 18 15
1992 23 12 11
1991 29 16 13
1990 21 14 7
1989 7 7 0
1988 21 13 8
1987 19 12 7
1986 14 9 5
1985 23 15 8
1984 5 0 5
1983 6 6 0
1980 8 8 0
1973 5 5 0
1972 6 0 6
1971 5 0 5
1970 8 0 8
1967 7 0 7
1966 6 0 6
1965 11 0 11
1964 12 0 12
1963 20 0 20
1919 5 5 0
1917 5 5 0
1914 5 5 0
1912 7 7 0

Top States for Sutton (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 232
10%
GA 112
5%
NC 109
5%
TN 105
5%
OH 99
4%
MI 85
4%
OK 80
4%
FL 78
3%
AL 77
3%
MO 74
3%
IN 73
3%
PA 72
3%
IA 68
3%
CA 65
3%
LA 60
3%
KS 58
3%
VA 56
3%
KY 55
2%
SC 54
2%
AR 51
2%
IL 50
2%
CO 47
2%
MN 46
2%
WI 46
2%
NE 40
2%
WA 36
2%
NY 34
2%
MS 32
1%
SD 30
1%
WV 26
1%
OR 26
1%
MD 23
1%
UT 23
1%
AZ 23
1%
ND 22
1%
MT 20
1%
ID 18
1%
NJ 11
0%
MA 8
0%
NV 6
0%
NH 6
0%