Dutton is an English surname and

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derived from a place name in

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. It might ultimately be derived from a combination of the

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name ''Dudda'', a nickname that might have been given to a man who was

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, and ''town'' or from Old English words meaning ''hill town''.

Usage

It debuted among the 1,000 most popular names for newborn American boys in 2022. Some 291 American boys were given the name in 2022. The name debuted on the

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popularity chart in 835th position for boys. In 2023, it rose to 724th position on the list of most popular names for American boys, with 365 boys born that year given the name. In 2024, 351 American newborn boys were given the name. Sixteen newborn American girls received the name in 2022. Thirteen American girls were given the name in 2023. Nine American newborn girls were given the name in 2024. The increase in usage of the name was inspired by the popularity of the television series ''

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'' that is set in modern-day

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and of its spinoffs, ''

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'' and ''

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'', about ancestors of the family. For some new parents, the name evokes imagery of

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s and the

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People with the given name

* Dutton S. Peterson (1894–1964), New York clergyman and politician * George Dutton Rand (1833–1910), American architect

People with the surname

Brian Dutton Brian Dutton (born 12 April 1985) is an English professional football coach and former player who manages Salisbury. In a 16-year-long playing career, Dutton was a versatile player who was often fielded in a variety of positions in defence, m ...

(born 1985), English footballer * Charles Dutton (disambiguation), several people *

Clarence Dutton Clarence Edward Dutton (May 15, 1841 – January 4, 1912) was an American geologist and US Army officer. Dutton was born in Wallingford, Connecticut on May 15, 1841. He graduated from Yale College in 1860 and took postgraduate courses there until ...

(1841–1912), American geologist and US Army officer *

Denis Dutton Denis Laurence Dutton (9 February 1944 – 28 December 2010) was an American philosopher of art, web entrepreneur, and media activist. He was a professor of philosophy at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was also a ...

(1944–2010), philosopher * Edward Dutton (disambiguation), several people * Emily Dutton (1884–1962), musician, pastoralist and socialite of South Australia, wife of Henry Hampden Dutton *

Francis Dutton Francis Stacker Dutton CMG (18 October 1818 – 25 January 1877) was the seventh Premier of South Australia, serving twice, firstly in 1863 and again in 1865. Early life and education Francis Dutton was born at Cuxhaven, Germany, where his f ...

(1818–1877), Premier of South Australia *

Frank Dutton Frank Kennan Dutton SCOB (20 May 1949 – 20 January 2022) was a South African police officer. The dominant theme in his career was the investigation and prosecution of people guilty of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during ...

, South African policeman *

Frederick Hansborough Dutton Frederick Hansborough Dutton (2 April 1812 – 22 April 1890) was a pastoralist and politician in the colony of South Australia. Early life Frederick Hansborough (sometimes Hansbrow) Dutton was born on 2 April 1812 at Colne, Lancashire, and w ...

(1812–1890), South Australian pastoralist and politician *

Geoffrey Piers Henry Dutton Geoffrey 'Geppie' Piers Henry Dutton AO (2 August 192217 September 1998) was an Australian author and historian. Early life and education Dutton was born at Anlaby Station near Kapunda, South Australia on 2 August 1922. His grandfather was He ...

(1922–1998), South Australian poet, author, and historian *

George Dutton (disambiguation) George Dutton (1899–1977) was an American sound engineer. George Dutton may also refer to: * George Brintnall Dutton (1818–1898), American businessman and politician * George Hough Dutton (1825–1905), American merchant and pioneer in t ...

Hampden Dutton William Hampden Dutton (29 October 1807 – 21 November 1849), generally known as Hampden Dutton, was a pioneering pastoralist in New South Wales and South Australia. History Hampden was the eldest child of Frederick Hugh Hampden Dutton and his ...

(1805–1849), pastoralist in New South Wales and South Australia *

Henry Dutton (disambiguation) Henry Dutton may refer to: * Henry Dutton (politician) (1796–1869), American politician, governor of Connecticut * Henry Dutton (pastoralist) Henry Dutton (1844 – 25 August 1914) was a pastoralist in South Australia, known as the "Squire of ...

, several people *

James Dutton (disambiguation) James Dutton may refer to: * James Dutton, 1st Baron Sherborne (1744–1820), British peer * James Dutton, 3rd Baron Sherborne (1804–1883), British peer * James Dutton, 6th Baron Sherborne (1873–1949), British peer * James Dutton (actor) (born 1 ...

, several people *

John Dutton (disambiguation) John Dutton may refer to: * John Dutton (politician) (1594–1657), English MP * John Dutton (quarterback) (born 1975), Arena football player * John Dutton (defensive lineman) (born 1951), former National Football League defensive lineman * John D ...

, several people *

Joseph Dutton Joseph Dutton (April 27, 1843 – March 26, 1931) was an American Civil War veteran and Union Army lieutenant,who converted to Catholicism and later worked as a missionary with Father Damien. He was a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis. ...

, American Servant of God and worker with lepers *

Kevin Dutton Kevin Dutton (born 1967) is a British psychologist and writer, specialising in the study of psychopathy. Work He is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, and a member of the Oxford Centre fo ...

(born 1967), British psychologist and writer, specialising in psychopathy * Lawrence Dutton (born 1954), American violinist * Paul Dutton (1943–2025), Canadian poet, novelist, essayist, and oral sound artist * Paul Dutton (cricketer) (born 1965), English cricketer *

Peter Dutton Peter Craig Dutton (born 18 November 1970) is an Australian former politician who served as the Leader of the Opposition (Australia), Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Liberal Party of Australia, leader of the Liberal Party from 2 ...

(born 1970), Australian politician *

Phillip Dutton Phillip Peter Dutton, OAM (born 13 September 1963) is an Australian-born Olympic-level equestrian rider competing in eventing for the United States of America. He is a dual Olympic gold medalist who formerly competed for his country of birth bu ...

(born 1963), Olympic gold medal equestrian rider *Sir Piers Dutton (died 1545), English knight *

Ray Dutton Raymond "Ray" F. Dutton (born c. 1946) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and a ...

(born 1945), British rugby league footballer *

Red Dutton Norman Alexander Dutton (July 23, 1897 – March 15, 1987) was a Canadian ice hockey player, coach and executive. Commonly known as Red Dutton, and earlier by the nickname "Mervyn", he played for the Calgary Tigers of the Western Canada Hock ...

(1898–1987), former NHL President * Reginald J. G. Dutton (1886–1970), English inventor of Dutton Speedwords * Robert Dutton (disambiguation), several people * Rollin Josiah Dutton (1884–1955), American businessman and politician * Simon Dutton (born 1958), British actor * Simon Dutton (cricketer) (born 1964), English cricketer * Thomas Dutton (disambiguation), several people named Thomas or Tom Dutton *

Tim Dutton Tim Dutton (born 1967) is a British stage, film, and television actor. Dutton's films include '' Darkness Falls'' (1999), '' The Bourne Identity'' (2002), The Infiltrator (2016) and ''The Detonator''. He starred in the Academy Award and BAFTA n ...

(born 1964), British actor * Valerie Dutton (also known as Valerie Hollister; born 1939), American painter *

William Dutton (captain) William Dutton (31 August 1811 – 20 July 1878), known as "Captain Dutton", was a whaler and seaman remembered as a pioneer of Portland, Victoria. Posthumously he has been referred to as "William Pelham Dutton". History Early life Dutton was ...

(1811–1878), "William Pelham Dutton", whaler and settler of Portland, Victoria * Zachary Dutton, American physicist

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