Axton
- US rank
- #906
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #594 in 2018
262 babies were named Axton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 300 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1988–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Axton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Axton, 262 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Axton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAxton first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #594.
- Then vs nowAxton is 33× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,519.
- TrendAxton has slipped 300 places over the last five years and now sits at #906. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAxton is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #254, followed by Kentucky (#404) and Nebraska (#432). It's in the top 1,000 in 18 states.
About the name Axton
Axton is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Axton for boys from 1988 to 2025, in 32 of those 38 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #594 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #906, with 262 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.9 | 540,541 boys |
| 1990s | 2.2 | 446,429 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 68,074 boys |
| 2010s | 162 | 6,163 boys |
| 2020s | 221 | 4,519 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Axton
What is the origin of the name Axton?
Axton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Axton a boy or girl name?
Axton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Axton?
Axton ranked #906 for US boys in 2025, given to 262 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#594).