Jaxton
- US rank
- #667
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #345 in 2018
410 babies were named Jaxton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 292 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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 Jaxton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,167 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jaxton, 410 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jaxton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJaxton first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #345.
- Then vs nowJaxton is 34× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 140,845 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,167.
- TrendJaxton has slipped 292 places over the last five years and now sits at #667. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJaxton is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #254, followed by South Dakota (#257) and Mississippi (#281). It's in the top 1,000 in 30 states.
About the name Jaxton
Jaxton is a boy name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Jaxton for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 29 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #345 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #667, with 410 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.0 | 250,000 boys |
| 2000s | 38 | 26,254 boys |
| 2010s | 357 | 2,803 boys |
| 2020s | 345 | 2,903 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Jaxton
What is the origin of the name Jaxton?
Jaxton has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jaxton a boy or girl name?
Jaxton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jaxton?
Jaxton ranked #667 for US boys in 2025, given to 410 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#345).