How Common is the First Name Houston?
We estimate that there are 13,000 people named Houston who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Houston is the 926th most common for men, and the 2,093rd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Houston?
The average person named Houston is 26.02 years old.
Is Houston a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
413 people named Houston were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 675th most popular name for boys, and the 1,341st most popular overall.
The popularity of Houston peaked in 1901, when it was the 318th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Houston a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Houston is mostly a male name, but there are some women named Houston. 96.7% of people named Houston are male, while 3.3% are female.