How Many People Are Named Sutton?
Complete statistics for the name Sutton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sutton means 'stony town', a rare female name that's incredibly unique, only 1 in 19,258 Americans share it. With most people named Sutton under 30, it's definitely a name for the younger generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 17,295 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sutton Through the Generations
Sutton has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 2,271 births. The name's modernity is evident in its age distribution, with 98% of those named Sutton being under 30. This trend suggests that Sutton is favored among parents looking for a fresh, contemporary choice for their children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Sutton
Sutton is a given name of English origin, a transferred use of a surname and place name meaning "from the southern homestead".…
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Other names sharing Sutton's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Sutton
How Many People Have the Name Sutton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 86,836 people in the United States currently share the name Sutton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,817 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Sutton a Common or Rare Name?
Sutton is classified as Uncommon. 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 Sutton Mean?
Sutton means "stony town" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sutton in SSA data, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.
When Was Sutton Most Popular?
The name Sutton reached peak popularity in 2024, with 2,271 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 Sutton?
Approximately 86,836 people named Sutton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 86,836. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,817 Americans.
Is Sutton a rare name?
Sutton is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,817 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sutton mean?
Sutton means "stony town" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Sutton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 36% of people named Sutton are male and 64% are female.
When was Sutton most popular?
Sutton peaked in 2024 with 2,271 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.