Sexton
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,545 in 1917
0 babies were named Sexton in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistorySexton first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1917, when it reached #3,545.
About the name Sexton
Sexton is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Sexton for boys from 1917 to 1975, in 3 of those 59 years. Its best year was 1917, when it ranked #3,545 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1975, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.2 | 461,538 boys |
| 1920s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 1970s | 0.5 | 1,875,000 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 Sexton
What is the origin of the name Sexton?
Sexton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Sexton a boy or girl name?
Sexton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sexton?
Sexton is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1975. It peaked at #3,545 in 1917.