Sutton
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Southern settlement or south town
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #181 in 2025 with 1,697 babies born.
History: Sutton is an English place name and surname derived from the Old English 'suth' (south) and 'tun' (settlement), meaning southern town. It was an extremely common place name across England, as many villages were named by their position relative to a larger settlement. As a given name, Sutton has grown in popularity in the United States in the 21st century, used for both boys and girls.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Sutton? About 1 in 1,226 babies born in 2025 were named Sutton, or roughly 7.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sutton
What does the name Sutton mean?
Sutton means “Southern settlement or south town” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Sutton?
Sutton has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Southern settlement or south town”.
How popular is Sutton?
Sutton ranked #181 in 2025 — given to 1,697 babies that year.
When was Sutton most popular?
Sutton peaked in 2025 with 1,697 babies registered that year.
Is Sutton a boy or girl name?
Sutton is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 37% of Suttons are boys and 63% are girls.
Is the name Sutton rising or falling in popularity?
Sutton has risen 142 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #323 in 2020 to #181 in 2025.
How long has Sutton been recorded?
Sutton appears in birth records across 57 years — from 1912 through 2025.