Name Legacy

Houston

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Houston was most popular in 2021, when 469 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,219 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,341, with 413 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 18,540 people named Houston.

Most popular in2021
Rank that year#1,219
Births that year469
Total since 188018,540

Houston over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Houston’s peak in 2021. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org