Houghton
Pronunciation: [ h-AWT-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Houghton is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AWT-uhn.
Parents who love the name Houghton often also consider Olasunkanmi, Mati, Mancy .
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Historical Record
Houghton first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 5 babies have been named Houghton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Houghton is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #33,573 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,573
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Houghton
Houghton is a boy name .
Houghton is currently ranked #33,573 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Houghton include Hou, Hoy, Houie, and Hougie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis