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Hutchison

♂ Boy

Pronounced HUCH-ih-sun /ˈhʌtʃ.ɪ.sən/High

Meaning: An English and Scottish surname meaning 'son of Hutchin', Hutchin being a medieval diminutive of Hugh (from Germanic hug, 'heart, mind, spirit'). Used here as a given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A long surname name with an easy roll: Hutchison means 'son of Hutchin' — Hutchin being an old nickname for Hugh (said 'HUCH-ih-sun').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Scottish
MeaningAn English and Scottish surname meaning 'son of Hutchin', Hutchin being a medieval diminutive of Hugh (from Germanic hug, 'heart, mind, spirit'). Used here as a given name.
U.S. rank (2023)#11349 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 54

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720062023

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

Hutchison is an English and Scottish surname, 'son of Hutchin', from a medieval diminutive of Hugh. The spelling competes with Hutchinson, and both are common family names across Britain and Ulster. As a first name it is a modern, surname-style choice (said 'HUCH-ih-sun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, long-lined, and heritage-flavoured.

Did you know? Behind Hutchison sits Hugh, from a Germanic root meaning 'heart, mind, spirit' — the medieval pet form Hutchin added the -son and the surname stuck (said 'HUCH-ih-sun').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Hutchison — English/Scottish surname 'son of Hutchin' (Hugh)

Variations

HutchinsonHutchesonHutchings

Nicknames

HutchHutchie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hutchison mean?

Hutchison means 'son of Hutchin', a medieval pet form of Hugh, which itself means 'heart, mind, spirit'.

How do you pronounce Hutchison?

It's said HUCH-ih-sun /ˈhʌtʃ.ɪ.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hutchison a boy or girl name?

Hutchison is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hutchison?

Hutchison is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.

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