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Why parents love Sutton- Sutton Foster is Broadway's reigning queen — two Tony Awards.
- Two syllables with a sophisticated, clean sound: SUT-ton.
- The meaning south town has English-countryside charm.
- It's part of the popular -ton ending family.
- It works for any gender.
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The vibe of Sutton
BroadwayFostersouth-townTony Awardssophisticated-tonYoungerclean
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Origin & history of Sutton
Old English sūð (south) + tūn (town)
→ English Sutton
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English roots
Sutton comes from the Old English meaning south town. Sutton Foster won two Tony Awards and starred in Younger. Sutton Coldfield is one of the most desirable suburbs in England. The name has entered the US charts, carried by Broadway prestige.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Anglo-Saxon place name; Sutton Foster (born 1975).
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Today
Sutton remains a beloved choice, ranking #410 in the US. 17,295 babies have been named Sutton since 1912.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Sutton?
2024
peak year
The name Sutton reached its peak in 2024, with 1,559 registrations (ranked #197). The name has actually been around since 1912 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #410 today, averaging about 1,374 new babies per year. Sutton has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 17,295 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,559
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #197)
(ranked #197)
1,374
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
13,740
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
17,295
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Sutton1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
Sutton's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — Broadway communication. People named Sutton tend to be polished, theatrical, and gifted at commanding any stage.
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Commands any stage✦
Polished performer◈
South-town foundation◎
Tony-level talent♡
Sophisticated presenceS1
U3
T2
T2
O6
N5
Sum: 19 → Life path 1
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Personality of Sutton🌟
Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
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Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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