How old is someone named Houston?
The average Houston is 27 years old.
Half of all living Houstons are between 9 and 36.
When was Houston popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Houston peaked around 1917, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 305 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,117 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,579 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,097 | 130 |
| 1940s | 1,093 | 460 |
| 1950s | 839 | 550 |
| 1960s | 634 | 510 |
| 1970s | 482 | 430 |
| 1980s | 1,191 | 1,100 |
| 1990s | 2,421 | 2,300 |
| 2000s | 2,278 | 2,200 |
| 2010s | 2,723 | 2,700 |
| 2020s | 2,434 | 2,400 |
How many Houstons are still alive?
About 13,000 Houstons are alive in the US today. That's 70% of the roughly 19,000 babies named Houston since 1880.
Roughly half of all Houstons ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Houston?
About one in three living Houstons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Houston an old name?
Not really. Houston is younger than 55 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Houston will be 31 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Houston a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 96.7% of living Houstons are men.
Names the same age as Houston
NAME TWIN
Houston's name twin is Dallas. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Dallas's age curve is the closest match to Houston's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Houston
How old is the average Houston?
The average Houston in the US is 27 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Houston?
About 13,000 Houstons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 19,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Houston most popular?
In 2021, when about 470 baby boys were named Houston.
Is Houston a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 34% of living Houstons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this