Sutton Unisex

Popularity: #401 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSUHT-uhn / /ˈsʌtən/

English; Old English

Meaning

from the southern town; settlement by the south

Historical & Cultural Background

Sutton is derived from Old English elements 'sūþ' meaning 'south' and 'tūn' meaning 'town' or 'settlement'. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name. It is associated with various places in England, particularly in the Midlands and the South. The name has gained popularity as a first name in recent years, especially in the United States.

Trend Summary

Sutton has seen a steady increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

SaxonSantiagoSethSimonSterling

Variants

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International Variants

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Famous people named Sutton

Sutton Foster is an American actress and singer known for her work in musical theater and television.

Sutton Hoo is the site of an archaeological discovery in England, revealing a ship burial from the early medieval period.

Fictional characters named Sutton

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Sibling Suggestions

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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 #723 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Sutton has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sutton (1994)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19127
19145
19175
19195
19735
19808
19836
198515
19869
198712
198813
19897
199014
199116
199212
199318
199431
199523
199621
199731
199833
199942
200041
200131
200236
200361
200454
200569
200668
2007118
2008145
2009120
2010120
2011125
2012161
2013184
2014206
2015217
2016246
2017279
2018292
2019420
2020479
2021544
2022566
2023698
2024712