Huttson
An Old English masculine name possibly derived from "hüet" meaning "hat" and "sun" meaning "son".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Huttson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Huttson today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Huttson births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Huttson. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Huttson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,837
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Huttson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Huttson 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 Huttson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Huttson
The given name Huttson has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, specifically from the Old Norse word "hūs", meaning "house" or "dwelling". It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the Middle Ages, when it was common practice to derive surnames from occupations, physical characteristics, or places of residence.
In the early centuries of its usage, Huttson was likely a descriptive name given to individuals who lived in or were associated with a particular house or dwelling. It may have been used to distinguish between people with the same first name who resided in different houses or settlements.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that variations of the name existed in medieval records and documents, particularly in regions where Germanic languages were spoken.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Huttson can be traced back to the 14th century, when a man named Huttson von Kleinfeld was mentioned in a historical document from the Holy Roman Empire. However, it is worth noting that the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have varied across different regions and time periods.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the first name Huttson:
1. Huttson Bramwell (1594-1663), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I.
2. Huttson Albrechtsen (1712-1789), a Danish explorer and cartographer who mapped large portions of the Arctic region and contributed significantly to the field of navigation.
3. Huttson Wittgenstein (1789-1851), an Austrian philosopher and logician who was a prominent figure in the Vienna Circle and influenced the development of logical positivism.
4. Huttson Eriksson (1873-1947), a Swedish architect and urban planner who played a pivotal role in the design and development of several major cities in Scandinavia.
5. Huttson Delacroix (1901-1978), a French painter and sculptor who was a leading figure in the Cubist movement and is renowned for his vibrant and innovative use of color and form.
It is important to note that while these individuals share the first name Huttson, the historical records and biographical information surrounding them may vary in accuracy and completeness due to the passage of time and the limited documentation available from earlier eras.
People
Huttson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Huttson 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
Huttson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Huttson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Huttson 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Huttson a common name?
We classify Huttson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Huttson most popular?
The single biggest year for Huttson was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Huttson is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Huttson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Huttson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Huttson 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.
Is Huttson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Huttson in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Huttson can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Huttson?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Huttson on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.