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Sutton
UnisexEnglish, Old English· “south town”
- Meaning
- south town
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- SUH-tuhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #181
- US babies 2025
- 1,697
- Best rank
- #181 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Sutton
Sutton is an English and Old English name that means “south town”.
Sutton is an English surname and place name from Old English suth, meaning south, and tun, meaning settlement or enclosure, so it means south town. Many villages and towns in England carry the name, including Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Hoo, famous for its Anglo-Saxon ship burial. As a first name, Sutton has become popular in the United States for both boys and girls, following the trend for polished English surnames like Hudson and Sloane. Broadway actress Sutton Foster has made it familiar on stage. The name feels preppy and crisp.
Popularity over time
Sutton first appears in US Social Security records in 1963. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 13 different years, starting in 2013. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #181, and its highest count, 1,697 babies. Use has grown 301% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #5,677 in 2000, #3,251 in 2010, and #181 in 2025. Of the 12,666 US girls named Sutton since records began, 66% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,738 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Tatum, Rory, Milan, Dallas, and Oakley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sutton ranked highest in South Dakota, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #42 | 18 |
| Arkansas | #69 | 37 |
| Oklahoma | #70 | 45 |
| South Carolina | #86 | 48 |
| Nebraska | #86 | 24 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Sutton is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 64% of US babies named Sutton were girls and 36% were boys.
Sutton is usually pronounced SUH-tuhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Sutton
A few middle names that flow with Sutton: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sutton
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sutton mean?
Sutton is an English and Old English name that means “south town”.
What is the origin of the name Sutton?
Sutton has English and Old English roots. Sutton is an English surname and place name from Old English suth, meaning south, and tun, meaning settlement or enclosure, so it means south town.
Is Sutton a popular name?
Yes. Sutton ranked #181 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Sutton a boy or girl name?
Sutton is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 64% of US babies named Sutton were girls and 36% were boys.
How do you pronounce Sutton?
Sutton is usually pronounced SUH-tuhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings