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Hutchinson

♂ Boy

Pronounced HUTCH-in-sən /ˈhʌtʃ.ɪn.sən/High

Meaning: From an English surname — 'son of Hutchin', a diminutive of Hugh, from Germanic hug, 'heart, mind, spirit'Medium

In 30 seconds: Distinguished and hearty: Hutchinson is 'son of little Hugh' — 'heart, mind, spirit'. Stately, warm, and bold (with the friendly nickname Hutch).
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Origin MediumEnglish, German
MeaningFrom an English surname — 'son of Hutchin', a diminutive of Hugh, from Germanic hug, 'heart, mind, spirit'
U.S. rank (2025)#5472 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 239

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420042025

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

Hutchinson comes from an English surname — 'son of Hutchin', a medieval diminutive of Hugh, from Germanic hug, 'heart, mind, spirit'. A stately, distinguished surname-name with the friendly nickname Hutch.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, son-of-little-Hugh at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Hutchinson means 'son of Hutchin (little Hugh)' — Hugh coming from Germanic hug, 'heart, mind, spirit'; a stately surname-name with the cool nickname Hutch.
Overall data confidence 72%
Surname references — Hutchinson — etymology

Variations

HutchinsHutchison

Nicknames

Hutch

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hutchinson mean?

Hutchinson is English for 'son of Hutchin (little Hugh)' — 'heart, mind, spirit'.

How do you pronounce Hutchinson?

It's said HUTCH-in-sən /ˈhʌtʃ.ɪn.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hutchinson a boy or girl name?

Hutchinson is a boy's name.

How popular is Hutchinson?

Hutchinson is a rare name in the U.S.

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