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Sutton

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Pronounced SUT-un /ˈsʌt.ən/High

Meaning: Southern homestead or settlement; from Old English suth (south) + tun (enclosure, homestead)High

In 30 seconds: A sleek English place-name surname meaning 'southern homestead,' now a fashionable first name for girls. Part of the tailored, prep-meets-Southern-charm naming trend of the 2010s.
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Origin HighOld English
MeaningSouthern homestead or settlement; from Old English suth (south) + tun (enclosure, homestead)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,027

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719632017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Sutton is an English topographic surname derived from Old English sūþ ('south') and tūn ('enclosure, homestead, settlement'). It describes a farm or village situated to the south of another landmark. Sutton is one of the most common English place names and gave rise to many different family lines bearing the surname.

Sutton as a first name began appearing in the United States in the early 2010s, part of a wave of Old English topographic surnames adopted for girls. It fits neatly with companions Peyton, Piper, and Presley. It entered the U.S. top 500 girls' names and has been climbing, popular in Southern states.

Did you know? There are over 30 places named Sutton across England — from Sutton in Surrey to Sutton Coldfield — all sharing this simple Old English description of a settlement to the south.

Variations

Suttyn

Nicknames

SutSunny

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If you like Sutton…

Peyton— English surname used as a girls' name with a similar preppy feel
Presley— Old English surname with a similar two-syllable rhythm
Hadley— English topographic surname on the same naming trend

Frequently Asked

What does the name Sutton mean?

Sutton is an Old English surname meaning 'southern homestead,' from suth (south) and tun (settlement).

How do you pronounce Sutton?

Sutton is pronounced SUT-un (/ˈsʌt.ən/) — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Sutton a boy or girl name?

Sutton is now used predominantly as a girl's name in the United States, though it was a surname historically.

How popular is Sutton?

Sutton entered the U.S. top 500 girls' names in the 2010s and has been rising steadily since.