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Sutton
Meaning: south town · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Sutton is an English surname from place names meaning 'south town' in Old English. Its use as a first name is a modern surname trend and is unisex.
Popularity of Sutton in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,697 US baby girls named Sutton — #181 for girls · Peak: 1,697 in 2025 · 1950: fewer than 5 · 2000: 20 · 2020: 960
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Sutton
SUT-ən · IPA /ˈsʌtən/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
English surname/place name — south settlement
How the meaning and use of Sutton developed
Sutton comes from numerous English place names meaning a southern settlement and is now a unisex first name; this site lists it among girls.
Related names from the same root
Sutten
Sibling names that go well with Sutton
Sister: Haven · Blake
Brother: Tatum · Stetson
Our editorial suggestions — similar era, style and length — chosen from names with full pages on this site.
Nicknames
Sutty
Variants & related names
Sutten
Sutton name art
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FAQ
What does the name Sutton mean?
Sutton means “south town”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Sutton?
Sutton is usually pronounced SUT-ən (/ˈsʌtən/).
Is Sutton a popular name?
In 2025, Sutton ranked #181 among girls' names in the United States, given to 1,697 baby girls, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2025 (1,697 babies).
What are nicknames for Sutton?
Sutty.
What are other forms of Sutton?
Sutten.
What are good sibling names for Sutton?
Sister: Haven, Blake. Brother: Tatum, Stetson.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.