Axton
From Axton, Kent, Old English Acca (a personal name) + Old English stan (“stone”).
Every Axton since 1988 — 5,677 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Axton
Axton is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #906 in 2025 with 262 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 5,677 American babies have been named Axton. Its peak came in 2021, when 464 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Axton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Axton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 262 | #906 |
| 2024 | — | — | 297 | #834 |
| 2023 | — | — | 393 | #686 |
| 2022 | — | — | 429 | #642 |
| 2021 | — | — | 464 | #600 |
| 2020 | — | — | 451 | #606 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,873 | 441 | #620 |
| 2018 | — | — | 460 | #594 |
| 2017 | — | — | 418 | #624 |
| 2016 | — | — | 339 | #723 |
| 2015 | — | — | 359 | #701 |
| 2014 | — | — | 310 | #758 |
| 2013 | — | — | 247 | #862 |
| 2012 | — | — | 222 | #925 |
| 2011 | — | — | 127 | #1,332 |
| 2010 | — | — | 107 | #1,517 |
| 2009 | — | — | 85 | #1,774 |
| 2008 | — | — | 62 | #2,161 |
| 2007 | — | — | 47 | #2,610 |
| 2006 | — | — | 29 | #3,527 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,627 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,029 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,296 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,593 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #6,895 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Axton mean?
From Axton, Kent, Old English Acca (a personal name) + Old English stan (“stone”).
How popular is the name Axton in 2025?
Axton ranked #906 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 262 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Axton?
5,677 babies have been named Axton in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Axton most popular?
Axton peaked in 2021, when 464 newborns received the name.
Is Axton a boy or girl name?
Axton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Axton rising or falling?
Axton is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.