Hutton is an English surname and given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name Hótte, which was composed of elements hoti 'heart' and hús 'house'. The name was brought to Scotland by Viking settlers and has been established there since the 12th century. It is associated with several places in Scotland, including Hutton in Berwickshire and Hutton near Biggar in South Lanarkshire.
The name Hutton has seen varied popularity over the years with notable spikes in recent times.