Sutton
Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sutton: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2022.
Sutton began as an English surname rooted in Old English sūð (south) and tūn (enclosure or settlement), literally meaning “south town” – a place name for someone from one of the many villages called Sutton. Its rise as a first name owes much to Broadway star Sutton Foster, a two-time Tony Award-winning actress and singer. The name also echoes the famous Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, a treasure trove of early medieval history. While not primarily Scottish, Sutton now ranks as a modern unisex choice in Scotland, favoured for its smooth, androgynous sound. Variants are rare, but the similar Suttie exists as a Scottish surname. Popular culture has further boosted its appeal through characters like Sutton Brady in the TV series *The L Word: Generation Q*.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20224 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7903 babies
- Total births
- 7since 2022
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y