Dutton Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Dutton is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Dutton?
Dutton is spelled D-U-T-T-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Dutton at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Dutton is an English place-name surname that may mean “hill settlement” or “Dudda's settlement.”
- Origin
- Dutton originated as a habitational surname for people from places called Dutton in Cheshire or Lancashire, England.
- Pronunciation
- DUHT-uhn · 2 syllables
Dutton Popularity in 2025
Rank#778
Recorded Births327
- Boys usage fell 40 places to #778 and recorded 27 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Dutton Mean?
Dutton is an English place-name surname that may mean “hill settlement” or “Dudda's settlement.”
Origin: Dutton originated as a habitational surname for people from places called Dutton in Cheshire or Lancashire, England.
How Do You Pronounce Dutton?
PronunciationDUHT-uhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Dutton?
- History
- The surname Dutton has been linked to English localities and reflects geographical or familial ties.
- Cultural notes
- The name Dutton started emerging as a popular name over the past several years because of the Yellowstone series as well as the spin-off Dutton Ranch.
Dutton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2018 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 327 | #778 |
| 2024 | Girls | 9 | #10,271 |
| 2024 | Boys | 354 | #738 |
| 2023 | Girls | 13 | #8,055 |
| 2023 | Boys | 366 | #727 |
| 2022 | Girls | 16 | #6,984 |
| 2022 | Boys | 292 | #835 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 85 | #1,823 |
| 2020 | Boys | 27 | #3,811 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
When Was Dutton Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
366 recorded births
National rank #727
2024 · Boys
354 recorded births
National rank #738
2025 · Boys
327 recorded births
National rank #778
2022 · Boys
292 recorded births
National rank #835
Where Dutton Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OK | #293 | 16 |
| LA | #314 | 16 |
| WV | #330 | 5 |
| NE | #335 | 7 |
| TN | #372 | 22 |
| MO | #392 | 16 |
| AL | #400 | 13 |
| AR | #444 | 7 |