Sutton
How to say it: SUT-un · /ˈsʌtən/
English surname from Old English meaning 'southern settlement'; used as a given name in the 2010s.
Sutton was the 209th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,715 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #84 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #209 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 2,715 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,221 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #84 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Sutton keeps gaining ground and the 2020s mark its best period so far. Sitting at its peak, more increase is anticipated in the near future.
What goes with it
Two crisp syllables with a breathy edge give Sutton a sturdy surname feel. Parker reflects the same style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sutton is about 1 in 51.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Sutton
- Sutton Foster (born 1975)American actress
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