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Hinton

♂ Boy

Pronounced HIN-tun /ˈhɪn.tən/High

Meaning: From the English place name and surname Hinton, usually from Old English heah ('high') plus tun ('settlement; enclosure') — 'high settlement.' A tidy, documented surname pick.Medium

In 30 seconds: A grounded surname-name: Hinton means 'high settlement,' from Old English roots (said 'HIN-tun'). Sturdy and place-rooted.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English place name and surname Hinton, usually from Old English heah ('high') plus tun ('settlement; enclosure') — 'high settlement.' A tidy, documented surname pick.
U.S. rank (2024)#12947 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 566

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192019082024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hinton is an English place name and surname, most often from Old English heah, 'high,' and tun, 'settlement or enclosure' — a 'high settlement.' Carried into first-name use, it reads as a sturdy, grounded surname choice (said 'HIN-tun').

As a first name it is rare in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and solid.

Did you know? Hinton comes from an English place name meaning 'high settlement' — heah ('high') plus tun ('enclosure'). It reads today as a crisp surname-style pick (said 'HIN-tun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Hinton — English place name/surname 'high settlement'

Variations

Hynton

Nicknames

HinTony

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hinton mean?

Hinton is an English place name and surname meaning 'high settlement,' from heah ('high') and tun ('enclosure').

How do you pronounce Hinton?

It's said HIN-tun /ˈhɪn.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hinton a boy or girl name?

Hinton is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hinton?

Hinton is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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