Hutch
A diminutive form of "Hugh," with Germanic roots meaning "bright in mind and spirit."
Name Census estimates that about 516 living Americans carry the first name Hutch. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hutch today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hutch births was 2024 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hutch. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
516
~ 1 in 664,253 Americans
Peak year
2024
40 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,058
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Hutch: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hutch from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 224 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hutch remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hutch by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hutch during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hutchs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Michigan, Arkansas recorded the most babies named Hutch, while Arkansas, Michigan, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hutch
The name Hutch has its origins in the Middle English language, derived from the Old English word "hucc," which means "hump" or "hunch." It was initially used as a nickname for someone with a hunched or bent posture. The name can be traced back to the 12th century in England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hutch comes from the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record from 1273, which mentions a man named Hucche. This suggests that the name was already in use as a personal name by the late 13th century in England.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various literary works, such as the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, where a character named Huchon is mentioned. This further solidifies the presence and usage of the name during the medieval period in England.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hutch, either as a given name or a nickname. One of the earliest was Sir Huchon de Guise, a 14th-century English soldier and knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France.
Another historical figure was Huchon de Mereville, a 15th-century French sculptor and architect who worked on the construction of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. His work can still be seen in the intricate carvings and decorations of the cathedral.
In the 16th century, Huchon de la Porte was a French painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraiture. He was active in the French court and his paintings can be found in various museums across Europe.
Moving into the 19th century, Hutch Hutchinson (1829-1894) was an American baseball player and manager who played for several early professional teams, including the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club in the 1850s.
More recently, Hutch Dano (born 1992) is an American actor known for his roles in various television shows and films, including "Zathura: A Space Adventure" and "Maleficent."
These examples demonstrate the enduring nature of the name Hutch and its usage across different cultures and time periods, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields throughout history.
People
Hutch + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hutch as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hutch: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hutch?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 516 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hutch going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 664,253 US residents.
Is Hutch a common name?
We classify Hutch as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 523 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hutch most popular?
The single biggest year for Hutch was 2024, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hutch is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hutch a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hutch in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.