Huston Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Huston originates from Old English, meaning 'house town'. It evolved from the form 'Hūs-tūn' to its current version. The name is associated with strength and has gained recognition through notable figures in film and art. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Huston is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Huston has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Huston' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 970th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1125th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1927th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3729th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3765th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4295th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6268th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Huston' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Huston"
Pronunciation
/ˈhjuːstən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Huston is derived from the Old English 'hūs' meaning 'house' and 'tūn' meaning 'town' or 'settlement', thus signifying 'house town' or 'settlement by a house'.
Meaning
house town
Language Evolution
Hūs-tūn, Huston
Historical Usage
The name Huston gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking regions, as a surname and later as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Houston, Huston
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Huston is perceived as a strong and distinguished name, often associated with cultural and artistic achievements.
Famous People
John Huston, Anjelica Huston, Danny Huston
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Huston"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Huston"
"Huston" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 970th of 7545 | 799 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1125th of 6773 | 657 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1927th of 7552 | 324 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3729th of 10718 | 123 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3765th of 16616 | 220 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4295th of 24088 | 325 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6268th of 23106 | 163 |
Regional Popularity of "Huston" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
70.27% 995th/1416 |
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31.57% 747th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
38.08% 896th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
49.49% 3619th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Huston" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Huston"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Huston" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.