18,620births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · British Columbia
#493British Columbia 2023
Houston is a boy name family recorded 18,620 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in British Columbia (#493 in 2023). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2023, at 24.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Houston
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | English | 18,540 | 🇺🇸 United States | #675 | 2021 | ▲ 66 % |
| Houston | English | 35 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1997 | – |
| Houston | English | 17 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2023 | – |
| Houston | English | 17 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2016 | – |
| Houston | English | 11 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #493 | 2023 | – |
Questions about Houston
How popular is the name Houston?
In 2023 it ranked #493 in British Columbia. Official registers record 18,620 births across 5 countries.
When was Houston most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2023, at 24.0 births per 100,000.
Is Houston a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Houston is a boy name.