Cutter
Every Cutter since 1983 — 1,682 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cutter
Cutter is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,685 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 1,682 American babies have been named Cutter. Its peak came in 2003, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cutter stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cutter year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2,685 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,229 |
| 2023 | 51 | #2,587 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,907 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,928 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3,285 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,953 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,011 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,258 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,305 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,071 |
| 2014 | 47 | #2,588 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,902 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,186 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,207 |
| 2010 | 54 | #2,360 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,172 |
| 2008 | 58 | #2,272 |
| 2007 | 64 | #2,122 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,018 |
| 2005 | 75 | #1,758 |
| 2004 | 71 | #1,764 |
| 2003 | 77 | #1,632 |
| 2002 | 60 | #1,872 |
| 2001 | 58 | #1,893 |
| 2000 | 47 | #2,145 |
| 1995 | 37 | #2,182 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,058 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,789 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cutter in 2025?
Cutter ranked #2,685 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cutter?
1,682 babies have been named Cutter in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cutter most popular?
Cutter peaked in 2003, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Cutter a boy or girl name?
Cutter is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cutter rising or falling?
Cutter has been roughly stable over the past decade.