Houston
boy name#675 in 2025Houston entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #318 in 1901, ranks #675 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#675
rank today
#318
peak (1901)
402
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #461 |
| 1890s | #458 |
| 1900s | #388 |
| 1910s | #465 |
| 1920s | #483 |
| 1930s | #558 |
| 1940s | #607 |
| 1950s | #806 |
| 1960s | #954 |
| 1970s | #1255 |
| 1980s | #888 |
| 1990s | #693 |
| 2000s | #847 |
| 2010s | #855 |
| 2020s | #687 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Houston has been most popular in TX, TN, AL.
Living bearers
About 12,500 people named Houston are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Houston alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Houston in 2025?
- Houston ranks #675 among US boy names in 2025, with 402 babies given the name.
- When was the name Houston most popular?
- Houston peaked in 1901, reaching #318 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Houston with classmates?
- Houston will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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