Hutch

Hutch - A very unique male name

Hutch appeared on the charts for the first time in 2016 on position #3984. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Hutch and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Hutch? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Hutch. The baby boy name Hutch was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4001 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hutch peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 3109.

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Hutch is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hutch is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,720 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,720.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Hutch is where you live.

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Hutch origin and meaning

English surname transfer

A transferred surname, short for Hutchinson — 'son of Hutch,' Hutch being a medieval pet form of Hugh (Germanic, 'mind, spirit')

Hutch works as a surname, a nickname, and occasionally a given name; as a first name it entered US data only in 2016. Its feel is rugged and informal, helped by the Starsky & Hutch association of the 1970s, where Hutch was the character's nickname rather than his given name. As a standalone name its own surname origin is only partly traceable, so it is flagged uncertain.

Origin uncertain

Hutch is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Hutch, pop culture references for the name Hutch and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Hutch

We've found the following names that sound similar to Hutch, sorted by popularity.

Hitoshi / Hades / Hodge /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Hutch

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Hutch a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Hutch?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

HUCH · /hʌtʃ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Hutchinson — The full surname it shortens

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2016, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

SurnameNickname name

Why parents choose it

A brisk, outdoorsy one-syllable name for parents who like surnames worn casually.

Worth knowing

• Many will take it for a nickname and ask what it is short for.