Hutchinson
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Hutchinson is an English name meaning “son of Hugh”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Hutchinson
Hutchinson is a surname of English origin that emerged from the diminutive of the name Hugh. The name incorporates the root hugh, meaning mind or spirit, paired with the suffix indicating descent or association. Historically, it served as a patronymic identifier, distinguishing individuals as children of a person named Hutch. Over centuries, this surname became increasingly adopted as a formal given name through the custom of honoring ancestral family lines.
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Gender Usage of the Name Hutchinson
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Hutchinson is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Hutchinson
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Hutchinson is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 4.98M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 3.60M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Hutchinson ranked #9,094 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #8,193 in 2024 — a drop of 901 places. Hutchinson shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3,053 in 1980. Its lowest recorded position was #9,270 in 2013. Over the last 45 years (1980–2025) the name fell -6041 places (from #3,053 to #9,094).
Name StyleMethodology
Hutchinson is classified as Modern Boy Names because its peak occurs in 2025 and 85% of its lifetime volume falls within the recent period.Characteristics of the Name Hutchinson
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 10 letters — Very Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- H — Boy Names Starting with H
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Hutchinson occupies a three-syllable space with a pronounced initial stress, creating a rhythmic and formal cadence. This complexity lends it an Elegant & Timeless and Preppy & Posh aesthetic. The extended phonetic structure suggests a heritage of formality and status.
Middle Names For Hutchinson
Middle names used with HutchinsonMethodology
Hutchinson is most frequently used with: Hutchinson Donald
Middle name suggestions for HutchinsonMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Hutchinson is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Hutchinson Malik · Hutchinson Micah · Hutchinson Monte · Hutchinson Myron · Hutchinson Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Hutchinson
Spelled Like Hutchinson Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Hutchison
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Henry · Jose · Harold · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Hutchinson Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Christopher · Anthony · Timothy · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Hutchinson”
Dictionary Meaning of "Hutchinson"Methodology
A surname transferred from the given name
A placename in the United States
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- A city, the county seat of Reno County, Kansas, named after founder C. C. Hutchinson.
- A city and township in McLeod County, Minnesota.
- A village in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- An unincorporated community in Logan County, West Virginia.
- An unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia.
- Ellipsis of Hutchinson County.
A village in the Northern Cape province, South Africa, named after Walter Hely-Hutchinson
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How to Spell Hutchinson in ASL
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