Houston

Pronunciation: [ hy-OOST-uhn ]

Girl Name #7,979 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Houston is a girl name, recorded for 14 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced hy-OOST-uhn.

Parents who love the name Houston often also consider Hortense, Hope, Honora .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #7,979
Total SSA Count: 14

Nicknames

Hou Hoy Houie Housie

Also a Boy Name

Houston is also used as a boy name, ranked #704.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Houston

Is Houston a boy or girl name?

Houston is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #7979. As a boy name, it is ranked #704. Houston is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Houston?

Houston is pronounced hy-OOST-uhn.

How popular is the name Houston?

Houston is currently ranked #7979 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Houston?

Common nicknames for Houston include Hou, Hoy, Houie, and Housie.

Is Houston a common or rare name?

Houston is an uncommon name, ranked #7979 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Houston

Houston is a girl name .

Is Houston a boy or girl name? Houston is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,979 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #704. Houston is more commonly used as a boy name.

Houston is currently ranked #7,979 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Houston include Hou, Hoy, Houie, and Housie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.