UK boy's name
Hatton
Derived from an English surname, its meaning is uncertain but may be related to a place name.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hatton is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hatton popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Hatton. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hatton ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 boys were registered as Hatton.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hatton as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Hatton mean?
The given name Hatton has its roots in the Old English language, originating from a combination of the words "hæt" (hat) and "tun" (town or village). It likely emerged as a surname in the medieval period, referring to someone who came from a village or settlement associated with hat-making or hat-wearing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hatton can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and population in England compiled in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. The book mentions several individuals with the surname Hatton, indicating that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the given name Hatton. One of the most prominent was Sir Christopher Hatton (1540-1591), an English politician and Lord Chancellor during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Hatton was a favorite of the Queen and served as her Lord Chancellor from 1587 until his death.
Another notable individual was Hatton Sumners (1875-1962), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas. Sumners was a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and played a significant role in shaping legislation during his time in Congress.
In the literary world, Hatton Turnour (1887-1958) was an English novelist and short story writer. He is best known for his novel "The Scarlet Hunters," which explores the theme of adultery and its consequences.
Hatton Willoughby Sumner (1780-1823) was a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He distinguished himself in several battles and was awarded a prestigious military honor, the Order of the Bath, for his bravery and leadership.
Lastly, Hatton Garden is a famous area in London known for its jewelry trade and diamond district. While the name does not refer to a specific individual, it is believed to have originated from a nearby street or settlement associated with hat-making or the Hatton family.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hatton over time
The chart below shows babies named Hatton registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hatton, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hatton by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hatton was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4189 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3385 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hatton
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hatton: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hatton in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hatton was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Hatton most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Hatton in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hatton?
Derived from an English surname, its meaning is uncertain but may be related to a place name.
How many people are called Hatton in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Hatton across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.