Houston

Meaning of Houston

From the settlement or town of Hugh; also a family name.

Houston has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Houston

Houston is climbing again, up to #675 in 2025 from #701 in 2024 after peaking at #627 in 2021.

Notable people named Houston

• Houston Rockets
  NBA professional basketball team
• Houston Astros
  MLB professional baseball team
• Houston Person
  American jazz tenor saxophonist
• Houston Stewart Chamberlain
  British-German political philosopher
• Houston Antwine
  American football player

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Questions about the name Houston

What does the name Houston mean?

Houston means from the settlement or town of hugh; also a family name, and it comes from English origins.

Is Houston a boy's or a girl's name?

Houston is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Houston?

In 2025, Houston ranked #675 for boys, up from #701 the year before.

When was Houston most popular?

Houston peaked at #627 in 2021.