Houghton Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Houghton

"A common placename: A number of places in the United Kingdom: A village in Houghton and Wyton parish, Cambridgeshire, England . A village in Stanwix Rural parish, Cumbria, England . A hamlet in Sancton parish, East Riding of Yorkshire, England . A village and civil parish in Test Valley district, Hampshire, England . A village and civil parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk district, Norfolk, En"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1920 👥 21 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A common placename: A number of places in the United Kingdom: A village in Houghton and Wyton parish, Cambridgeshire, England . A village in Stanwix Rural parish, Cumbria, England . A hamlet in Sancton parish, East Riding of Yorkshire, England . A village and civil parish in Test Valley district, Hampshire, England . A village and civil parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk district, Norfolk, En
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
21
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Houghton Mean?

Houghton may refer to:

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Houghton may refer to:

Root Element
Houghton
Core Meaning
"A common placename: A number of places in the United Kingdom: A village in Houghton and Wyton parish, Cambridgeshire, England . A village in Stanwix Rural parish, Cumbria, England . A hamlet in Sancton parish, East Riding of Yorkshire, England . A village and civil parish in Test Valley district, Hampshire, England . A village and civil parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk district, Norfolk, En"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Houghton

H 8
O 6
U 3
G 7
H 8
T 2
O 6
N 5
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

📊 Houghton in Numbers

21 US bearers
1920 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Houghton" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A common placename: A number of places in the United Kingdom: A village in Houghton and Wyton parish, Cambridgeshire, England . A village in Stanwix Rural parish, Cumbria, England . A hamlet in Sancton parish, East Riding of Yorkshire, England . A village and civil parish in Test Valley district, Hampshire, England . A village and civil parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk district, Norfolk, En".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~21 people named Houghton in the US. Peaked in 1920 with 6 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Houghton?

The Life Path number for Houghton is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 3.

Is Houghton a boy or girl name?

Houghton is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Houghton in the US?

Approximately 21 people in the United States are named Houghton. The name peaked in 1920 with 6 recorded uses.

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