Houston
Pronunciation: [ hy-OOST-uhn ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,979
- Total SSA Count
- 14
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Houston is also used as a boy name, ranked #704.
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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.