Sutton: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SUT-un · 2 syllables
Sutton means “south; town”, from English.
From Old English suth (“south”) + tun (“town”). Doublet of Southtown.
- Meaning
- south; town
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- SUT-un
- US rank (2025)
- #181
- US babies a year
- about 2,176 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Sutton?
Sutton was the #181 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,715 babies. It’s rising: up 371% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #181 |
| Canada | #409 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Sutton?
Half of US adults named Sutton are older than 23; most are between 18 and 46. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Sutton
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular gender-neutral names in the US
- Rising gender-neutral names
- English gender-neutral names
Questions about Sutton
What does the name Sutton mean?
Sutton means “south; town”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Sutton?
Sutton is pronounced SUT-un.
How popular is the name Sutton?
Sutton was the #181 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,715 babies. It’s rising: up 371% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Sutton?
Half of US adults named Sutton are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 46.