Houston

Houston is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 381 boys in the United States.

Houston at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Houston

Houston belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Houston first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #319 in 1901, and in 2024 381 babies received the name — 17,699 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Houston in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#319 in 1901
Peak year
2021
Babies named Houston in 2024
381
Total since 1880
17,699

Houston in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#3996 in 2017
Babies named Houston in 2024
4
Total since 1996
8

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Houston mean?

The meaning of Houston is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Houston a boy or girl name?

Houston is a boy name. In 2024, 381 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Houston?

Houston comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Houston?

Houston first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #319 in 1901, and 381 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].