Maxton
- US rank
- #1,176
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #670 in 2017
175 babies were named Maxton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 190 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1927–2025
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 Maxton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,756 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maxton, 175 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maxton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaxton first shows up in US birth records in 1927, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 98 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #670.
- Then vs nowMaxton is 6.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 65,359 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 9,756.
- TrendMaxton has slipped 190 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,176. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMaxton is most popular in Ohio, where it ranks #627, followed by Missouri (#648) and Kentucky (#708). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
About the name Maxton
Maxton is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Maxton for boys from 1927 to 2025, in 41 of those 99 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #670 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,176, with 175 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.5 | 681,818 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 boys |
| 1990s | 7.0 | 143,266 boys |
| 2000s | 32 | 30,931 boys |
| 2010s | 144 | 6,921 boys |
| 2020s | 112 | 8,950 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 Maxton
What is the origin of the name Maxton?
Maxton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Maxton a boy or girl name?
Maxton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Maxton?
Maxton ranked #1,176 for US boys in 2025, given to 175 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#670).