NAME PROFILE
Houston
Houston is an English name derived from the Old English personal name "Hugh" combined with "tun," meaning 'town' or 'settlement.' It often evokes images of strength, leadership, and a sense of community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 18,540 |
| Gender | Male (71% / 29%) |
| Peak year | 2021 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%TN — 21%AL — 20%MS — 19%LA — 17%
Notable People
Houston Astros (Major League Baseball team) · Sam Houston (Political and military leader) · Whitney Houston (Singer and actress) · Houston We Have a Problem (Famous quote from Apollo 13) · Houston, Texas (Fourth largest city in the USA)
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