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Sutton
How to Pronounce Sutton
Pronounced SUT-un /ˈsʌt.ən/High
Meaning: Southern settlement or southern farm; from Old English suth (south) + tun (settlement, enclosure)High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Sutton is an Old English compound of suth (south) and tun (settlement, estate), referring to a settlement south of a larger community. It became one of the most common English place names, spawning numerous hamlets and a hereditary surname for families from those places.
As a given name, Sutton appeared in the U.S. in small numbers from the early 2000s and began a notable rise for girls around 2015. By 2024 it ranked #197, fitting neatly into the vogue for polished Southern-prep surname names such as Sloane, Wren, and Holland.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Sutton Foster (1975–present)American actress and singer, two-time Tony Award winner known for Broadway roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sutton mean?
Sutton means 'southern settlement,' from Old English suth (south) and tun (settlement or farm).
How do you pronounce Sutton?
It's said SUT-un — two syllables, stress on the first, rhyming with 'button.'
Is Sutton a boy or girl name?
Sutton is used for both but has ranked prominently in girls' data in recent years.
How popular is Sutton?
Sutton ranked #197 for U.S. girls in 2024.