Houston: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced HYOOS-tuhn · 2 syllables
Originally from a place near Glasgow, from the Middle English equivalent of "Hugh's town". Analyzable as Hugh + -s- + -ton
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- HYOOS-tuhn
- US rank (2025)
- #675
- US babies a year
- about 418 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Houston?
Houston was the #675 name in the US in 2025, given to 413 babies. It’s rising: up 76% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #675 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Houston?
Half of US adults named Houston are older than 34; most are between 19 and 82. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Houston
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Questions about Houston
How do you pronounce Houston?
Houston is pronounced HYOOS-tuhn.
How popular is the name Houston?
Houston was the #675 name in the US in 2025, given to 413 babies. It’s rising: up 76% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Houston?
Half of US adults named Houston are older than 34. Most are between 19 and 82.