Houston Name Origin

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Name Origin

The name 'Houston' is of Old English origin, originally a surname meaning 'Hugh's town' or 'Hugh's settlement'. It became popular as a given name in the United States, especially after the fame of the city Houston in Texas, which itself was named after Sam Houston, a key figure in Texas history.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Houston each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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