Houghton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Old English words meaning 'heel' or 'promontory' and 'settlement', Houghton refers to a person who lived near a hill or settlement.
Meaning of the Name Houghton
'Houghton' is of Old English origin and is derived from the words 'hoh', meaning 'heel' or 'promontory', and 'tun', meaning 'settlement'. It is a locational surname that refers to a person who lived near a hill or settlement. The name can also be traced back to various place names in England, such as Houghton, Cambridgeshire and Houghton-le-Spring in Tyne and Wear.
Popularity of the Name Houghton
The popularity for the name Houghton peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 6 births, which ranked number 8,212 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Houghton had the most male births in 1920 with 6, which ranked number 3,815 out of 4,989 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Houghton
Popularity of Houghton by State
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