Huston
Every Huston since 1880 — 2,714 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Huston
Huston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,873 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,714 American babies have been named Huston. Its peak came in 1922, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Huston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Huston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,873 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,989 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,928 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,103 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,205 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,722 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,291 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,812 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,851 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,892 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,212 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,343 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,728 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,814 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,064 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,159 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,001 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,309 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,550 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,042 |
| 2005 | 29 | #3,410 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,321 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,174 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,043 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,803 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,394 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,876 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,511 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,169 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,644 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,524 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,380 |
| 1965 | 12 | #2,409 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,760 |
| 1955 | 23 | #1,629 |
| 1950 | 17 | #1,845 |
| 1945 | 22 | #1,426 |
| 1940 | 41 | #1,013 |
| 1935 | 36 | #1,086 |
| 1930 | 43 | #1,060 |
| 1925 | 45 | #1,032 |
| 1920 | 42 | #1,098 |
| 1915 | 30 | #1,196 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,157 |
| 1905 | 9 | #873 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,001 |
| 1895 | 7 | #932 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,075 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 8 | #711 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Huston in 2025?
Huston ranked #7,873 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Huston?
2,714 babies have been named Huston in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Huston most popular?
Huston peaked in 1922, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Huston a boy or girl name?
Huston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Huston rising or falling?
Huston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.