Daxton
- US rank
- #379
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #279 in 2019
834 babies were named Daxton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 91 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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 Daxton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,048 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Daxton, 834 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Daxton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDaxton first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #279.
- Then vs nowDaxton is 15× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 30,675 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,048.
- TrendDaxton has slipped 91 places over the last five years and now sits at #379. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDaxton is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #153, followed by North Dakota (#170) and Oklahoma (#187). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
About the name Daxton
Daxton is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Daxton for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 47 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #279 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #379, with 834 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.5 | 281,690 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 70,274 boys |
| 2000s | 69 | 14,413 boys |
| 2010s | 395 | 2,534 boys |
| 2020s | 564 | 1,774 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 Daxton
What is the origin of the name Daxton?
Daxton has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Daxton a boy or girl name?
Daxton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Daxton?
Daxton ranked #379 for US boys in 2025, given to 834 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#279).