Son of Hugh
An English and Scottish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hutchin'. Hutchin was a common medieval diminutive of the name Hugh, which is derived from the Germanic element 'hug', meaning heart, mind, or spirit.
Less common today
Hutchison isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,412 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American football player
Named after John Charles Hutchison, a prominent merchant
