Houston
Male name · — Stable
7,851
Total Births
2021
Peak Year
#682
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Houston
Houston is a male name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 2020s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 7,851 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 338 births |
| 1890s | 418 births |
| 1900s | 670 births |
| 1910s | 740 births |
| 1920s | 757 births |
| 1930s | 497 births |
| 1940s | 452 births |
| 1950s | 316 births |
| 1960s | 145 births |
| 1980s | 366 births |
| 1990s | 892 births |
| 2000s | 845 births |
| 2010s | 976 births |
| 2020s | 439 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Houston?
Houston has been given to 7,851 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2021 with 118 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #682.
Is Houston a boy or girl name?
Houston is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Houston most popular?
Houston was most popular in 2021, when 118 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Houston?
Houston first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).