What does the name Houston mean?

The name Houston means "From Hugh's town".

What is the origin of the name Houston?

Houston is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Houston?

In 2023, 381 babies were named Houston in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Houston a boy's name?

Yes, Houston is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Houston

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Births Last Year: 381 ↗

All-Time Total: 17,047

Peak Year: 2021

Houston is of Scottish origin, derived from the Old English words "hoh" meaning "hill" and "stun" meaning "settlement." It means "settlement on the hill."

Notable Namesakes

Houston Alexander - MMA fighter
Houston Nutt - College football coach
Houston McTear - Sprinter
Houston Person - Jazz saxophonist
Houston Tumlin - Actor in "Talladega Nights"
Houston Rockets - NBA basketball team
Houston Dash - NWSL soccer team
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - Annual event
Houston Texans - NFL football team
Houston Chronicle - Newspaper in Texas

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Houston

Shepherd Raylan Hollis Kylan Judson Kyson Korbin Gunner

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Houston

Hadleigh Rayleigh Lillie Whitley Kynlee Addie Tinsley Brylee

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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