The first name Sutton
A unisex name from English meaning “south”, “town”.
Pronounced /ˈsʌtən/ 2 syllables Unisex Also a surname
Meaning and origin
English origin
Sutton means “south”, “town” in English.
From Old English suþ (“south”) + tun (“town”). Doublet of Southtown.
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 10 boys were named Sutton, making it the 2,269th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2024, with 18 births (#1,672).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Sutton with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Sutton at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 1,697 girls born in the United States were named Sutton, the 181st most popular girls’ name that year.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Famous people named Sutton
2 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Sutton FosterAmerican actress, born 1975
- Robert Sutton HarringtonAmerican astronomer (1942–1993)
More English unisex names
Questions
- What does the name Sutton mean?
- Sutton means “south”, “town” in English.
- What is the origin of the name Sutton?
- From Old English suþ (“south”) + tun (“town”). Doublet of Southtown.
- How popular is the name Sutton?
- In 2025, 10 boys born in England and Wales were named Sutton, ranking 2,269th. Its peak was 2024, with 18 births.
- Is Sutton a boy's or a girl's name?
- Both. Of the 20,017 US babies named Sutton since 1880, 63% were girls and 37% boys.
- When was Sutton most popular?
- 2025 in the United States, when 1,697 babies were named Sutton, its highest rank at 181st.
- How do you pronounce Sutton?
- Sutton is /ˈsʌtən/, 2 syllables.
- Is Sutton also a surname?
- Yes. Sutton is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.