How Many People Are Named Sutter?
Complete statistics for the name Sutter: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sutter, a very rare name for boys, is held by just 562 people in the US today, making up 1 in 587,360 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 98% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2019.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 22 is associated with leadership and vision.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 567 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sutter Through the Generations
Sutter stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger parents. With only 562 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it's clear that Sutter is still a niche choice. The majority of those named Sutter are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among recent generations. In fact, the peak year for Sutter was 2019, when there were 53 births, showing a rising trend in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sutter's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sutter
How Many People Have the Name Sutter?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,250 people in the United States currently share the name Sutter. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,832 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Sutter a Common or Rare Name?
Sutter is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sutter Mean?
Sutter means "creative variant of Sut" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sutter in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.
When Was Sutter Most Popular?
The name Sutter reached peak popularity in 2019, with 53 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sutter?
Approximately 9,250 people named Sutter live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,250. That works out to roughly 1 in 35,832 Americans.
Is Sutter a rare name?
Sutter is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,832 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sutter mean?
Sutter means "creative variant of Sut" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sutter more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Sutter are male and 9% are female.
When was Sutter most popular?
Sutter peaked in 2019 with 53 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.