Sibling names for Houston
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Houston usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Houston, whose busiest decade was the 2010s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Houston
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adela | #1,151 | 1,067 | 2010s | |
| Rhea | #639 | 2,501 | 2020s | |
| Cecilia | from the Caecilius family (perhaps 'blind') | #108 | 10,913 | 2010s |
| Veda | knowledge (Sanskrit) | #739 | 1,748 | 2010s |
| Ines | #1,111 | 778 | 2010s | |
| Clare | clear, bright | #924 | 1,406 | 2000s |
| Magdalene | #1,345 | 674 | 1920s | |
| Nola | fair shoulder (via Finola); also an Italian town | #822 | 2,056 | 2010s |
| Petra | #1,372 | 748 | 1920s | |
| Sabina | #2,579 | 390 | 2000s | |
| Eleanora | #865 | 1,401 | 2020s |
Brother names for Houston
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix | happy, lucky | #175 | 9,986 | 2010s |
| Lucien | of Lucius (light) | #899 | 1,154 | 2010s |
| Fletcher | arrow maker (English surname) | #547 | 2,334 | 2010s |
| Sterling | #346 | 4,268 | 2010s | |
| Coleman | #1,311 | 831 | 2000s | |
| Ellis | from Elis, a medieval form of Elijah | #243 | 6,029 | 2010s |
| Turner | #1,107 | 1,035 | 2010s | |
| Max | greatest (short form of Maximilian) | #180 | 11,155 | 2010s |
Houston's era
Houston ranked #675 for boys in 2025, against #852 in 2015. Its best year was 1901, at #319. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Houston included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Houston
These names follow Houston's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Houston. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Houston's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Houston's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Houston or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Houston itself are excluded.